Subtracting Fractions

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What is subtracting fractions?

Back

Subtracting fractions involves finding the difference between two fractions.

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What do you need to subtract fractions?

Back

You need common denominators to subtract fractions.

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How do you find a common denominator for 1/2 and 1/8?

Back

The common denominator for 1/2 and 1/8 is 8.

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Subtract 3/4 - 1/4.

Back

3/4 - 1/4 = 2/4 = 1/2.

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What is the first step in subtracting fractions with different denominators?

Back

The first step is to find a common denominator.

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Subtract 5/6 - 1/3.

Back

5/6 - 1/3 = 5/6 - 2/6 = 3/6 = 1/2.

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What is the result of 11/12 - 1/8?

Back

11/12 - 1/8 = 19/24.

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What is the result of 8/15 - 1/6?

Back

8/15 - 1/6 = 11/30.

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What is the result of 3/10 - 1/5?

Back

3/10 - 1/5 = 1/10.

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What is the result of 1/2 - 1/8?

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1/2 - 1/8 = 3/8.