Subtracting fractions with like denominators

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

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

$$\frac{3}{5}$$ .

$$\frac{3}{4}$$ .

$$\frac{4}{6}$$ .

$$\frac{7}{12}$$ .

$$\frac{2}{6}$$ .

$$\frac{2}{3}$$ (by dividing both numerator and denominator by 2).

A common denominator is a shared multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions, allowing for addition or subtraction.

Ensure the fractions have the same denominator.