Subtracting Proper Fractions with Like Denominators

When subtracting proper fractions with like denominators, what do we do?

• Add the numerators and denominators

• Subtract the numerators and keep the denominator the same

• Multiply the numerators and denominators

• Divide the numerators and denominators

If we have 8/9 - 4/9, what is the result?

• 4 / 9

• 3 / 9

• 8-4 / 9

• 2 / 9

If we have 2/5 - 3/5, what is the result?

• -1 / 5

• 2 / 5

• 2-3 / 5

• -3 / 5

When subtracting proper fractions with like denominators, what should not be done with the numerators?

• Switch the numerators

• Add the numerators

• Subtract the numerators

• Multiply the numerators

What is the result of 5/8 - 3/8 before we simplify?

• 2 / 8

• 5-3 / 8

• 4 / 8

• 1 / 8

What is the result of 7/12 - 5/12?

• 2 / 12

• 7-5 / 12

• 4 / 12

• 1 / 12