SOLUTION: The sum of two fractions is 2 over 3. One fraction is 1 over 2. What is the other fraction

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Question 867296: The sum of two fractions is 2 over 3. One fraction is 1 over 2. What is the other fraction
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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2 over 3? that's 2/3
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2/3 = 1/2 + the other fraction
the other fraction = 2/3 - 1/2