Subtraction of Fractions

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What is subtraction of fractions?

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Subtraction of fractions involves taking one fraction away from another. To subtract fractions, they must have a common denominator.

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How do you find a common denominator for two fractions?

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

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

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The first step is to convert both fractions to equivalent fractions with a common denominator.

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If Mike drinks 1/4 of a dozen canned juice, how much is left?

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3/4 of a dozen canned juice is left.

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Peter cooked 9/15 dozens of puto kutsinta and reserved 6/15 for his officemate. How many dozens are left for his family?

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1/5 of a dozen is left for his family.

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Joy bought 8 10/12 dozens of pizza and gave away 5 1/6. How many dozens are left?

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3 2/3 dozens of pizza are left.

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction, such as 3 1/2.

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How do you convert an improper fraction to a mixed number?

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Divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder over the original denominator is the fraction.

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