Precalculus Examples

$x = 1 - \frac{2}{3}$

Step 1

Write $1$ as a fraction with a common denominator.

$x = \frac{3}{3} - \frac{2}{3}$

Step 2

Combine the numerators over the common denominator.

$x = \frac{3 - 2}{3}$

Step 3

Subtract $2$ from $3$ .

$x = \frac{1}{3}$

Step 4

The result can be shown in multiple forms.

Exact Form:

$x = \frac{1}{3}$

Decimal Form:

$x = 0.\overline{3}$