Subtracting Fractions with Like Denominators

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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 keep the denominator the same and subtract the numerators.

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What is the simplest form of a fraction?

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The simplest form of a fraction is when the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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If Cadence needs 12 colored pencils and has 4, how many more does she need in fraction form?

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What is the first step in subtracting fractions?

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Identify if the fractions have like denominators; if they do, you can subtract the numerators directly.

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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.