a. \( \quad 1-\frac{5}{6}= \)

To solve \( 1 - \frac{5}{6} \), you first convert the whole number into a fraction. Since \( 1 \) can be expressed as \( \frac{6}{6} \), the calculation becomes \( \frac{6}{6} - \frac{5}{6} \). When you subtract the numerators while keeping the common denominator, you get \( \frac{1}{6} \). Now you have the answer: \( 1 - \frac{5}{6} = \frac{1}{6} \). Want to impress your friends with your math skills? Try explaining fractions as pieces of a delicious pizza. If you start with a whole pizza (1), and you take away 5 out of 6 slices, you’re left with just one little slice! Yum!