A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as two numbers separated by a slash, like $$\frac{a}{b}$$ , where 'a' is the numerator and 'b' is the denominator.

How do you find the difference of $$\frac{7}{10}$$ and $$\frac{3}{10}$$ ?

Subtract the numerators: $$7 - 3 = 4$$ , so the answer is $$\frac{4}{10}$$ .

What happens to the denominator when subtracting fractions with like denominators?

The denominator remains the same.

What is $$\frac{10}{15} - \frac{4}{15}$$ ?

$$\frac{6}{15}$$ , which simplifies to $$\frac{2}{5}$$ .

If you subtract $$\frac{3}{6}$$ from $$\frac{5}{6}$$ , what do you get?

$$\frac{2}{6}$$ , which simplifies to $$\frac{1}{3}$$ .

What is the importance of simplifying fractions after subtraction?

Simplifying fractions makes them easier to understand and work with.

Subtracting Fractions with Like Denominators Flashcards

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What is a fraction?

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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 directly while keeping the denominator the same.

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What is the first step in subtracting fractions?

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Ensure that the fractions have the same denominator.

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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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