Subtracting Like Fractions

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What are like fractions?

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Like fractions are fractions that have the same denominator.

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How do you subtract like fractions?

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To subtract like fractions, subtract the numerators and keep the denominator the same.

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What is the first step in subtracting like fractions?

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Identify that the fractions have the same denominator.

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If you have 3/8 and 1/8, what is 3/8 - 1/8?

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3/8 - 1/8 = 2/8, which simplifies to 1/4.

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction means to reduce it to its lowest terms.

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What is the result of 5/10 - 2/10?

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5/10 - 2/10 = 3/10.

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Can you subtract 1/4 from 1/2?

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No, because 1/2 and 1/4 are not like fractions. You need to convert them to like fractions first.

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What is the denominator in the fraction 7/12?

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The denominator is 12.

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What is the numerator in the fraction 5/9?

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The numerator is 5.

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If you have 4/5 and 2/5, what is 4/5 - 2/5?

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4/5 - 2/5 = 2/5.