Answer/Step-by-step explanation:
4. The product of ⅓ and a => ⅓ × a = [tex] \frac{1}{3}a [tex] or [tex] \frac{a}{3} [/tex]
5. a divided by 3 => a ÷ 3 = ⅓a
6. Subtracting ⅓ from b => [tex] b - \frac{1}{3} = \frac{b}{1} - \frac{1}{3} = \frac{3b - 1}{3} [/tex]
