Subtracting Fractions with Like Denominators 12-3

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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What does it mean to subtract fractions with like denominators?

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Subtracting fractions with like denominators means you can subtract the numerators while keeping the denominator the same.

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What is the result of 6/6 - 3/6?

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3/6 or 1/2.

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What is the result of 6/12 - 4/12?

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2/12 or 1/6.

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What is the result of 7/10 - 3/10?

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4/10.

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What is the result of 6/10 - 4/10?

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2/10 or 1/5.

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What is the result of 5/8 - 2/8?

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3/8.

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How do you simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction, divide both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common factor.

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What is a common denominator?

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A common denominator is a shared multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions.

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Why is it important to have like denominators when subtracting fractions?

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Having like denominators allows you to directly subtract the numerators without changing the denominator.