Step 1 :Given the expression \(\frac{1}{6}-\frac{1}{3} \sin ^{2} 35.9^{\circ}\)
Step 2 :We can use the Pythagorean identity in trigonometry, which states that \(\sin^2(x) + \cos^2(x) = 1\). From this identity, we can express \(\sin^2(x)\) as \(1 - \cos^2(x)\).
Step 3 :Substituting this into the given expression, we get \(\frac{1}{6}-\frac{1}{3} (1 - \cos^2(35.9^{\circ}))\)
Step 4 :Converting the angle to radians, we get approximately 0.627 radians.
Step 5 :Calculating the cosine of this angle, we get approximately 0.810.
Step 6 :Substituting this value back into the expression, we get approximately 0.052.
Step 7 :Final Answer: The expression \(\frac{1}{6}-\frac{1}{3} \sin ^{2} 35.9^{\circ}\) simplifies to \(\boxed{0.052}\).