To make 1/3 smaller, we can divide both the numerator and denominator by a common factor.
Since 1 and 3 do not have any common factors other than 1, we cannot simplify the fraction any further. Therefore, 1/3 is already in its smallest form.
First, let's simplify the expression inside the parentheses:
1/4 + 1/3
To add these fractions, we need a common denominator. The common denominator of 4 and 3 is 12.
1/4 = 3/12 (equivalent fraction by multiplying numerator and denominator by 3)
1/3 = 4/12 (equivalent fraction by multiplying numerator and denominator by 4)
Now we can add the fractions:
3/12 + 4/12 = 7/12
The expression now becomes:
11/12 - 7/12
Since the denominators are the same, we can subtract the numerators:
11/12 - 7/12 = (11 - 7)/12 = 4/12
Next, we simplify the fraction:
4/12 can be reduced by dividing both the numerator and denominator by 4:
4 ÷ 4 / 12 ÷ 4 = 1/3
So, the solution to the equation is 1/3. make this smaller
Since 1 and 3 do not have any common factors other than 1, we cannot simplify the fraction any further. Therefore, 1/3 is already in its smallest form.