1/3a + 1/2b - (2b-3a) /6ab ?
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You have to make common denominators by multipying the 1/3a by 2b/2b 1/2b by 3a/3a and distribute the negative through the ( ) making -2b+3a.

This gives you (2b +3a - 2b -3a) /6ab

Which simplifies to 0/6ab which is 0.

If you get confused, drop numbers in for a and b.  Pick primes that are not already in the problem -- just don't multiply it out then convert back to a and b when you are done.  This is the same process as adding and subtracting numerical fractions.
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