Subtracting Fractions with Unlike Denominators

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator (part) and 'b' is the denominator (whole).

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What does it mean to subtract fractions?

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Subtracting fractions means finding the difference between two fractions, which involves making their denominators the same before performing the subtraction.

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How do you find a common denominator for fractions?

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To find a common denominator, identify the least common multiple (LCM) of the denominators of the fractions you are working with.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same value as another fraction, even though the numerator and denominator may be different.

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How do you convert mixed numbers to improper fractions?

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To convert a mixed number to an improper fraction, multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place that result over the original denominator.

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

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The first step is to find a common denominator for the fractions you want to subtract.

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1/2 - 1/4 = ?

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1/4

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1 5/8 - 3/4 = ?

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7/8

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You have a bag of chips. You give away 1/3 and 1/5 of the bag. What fraction is left?

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7/15 of the bag.

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Jocelyn ran 1/3 mile and then 1/2 mile. How much farther did she run on Thursday?

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1/6 mile.