Subtracting Fractions: Techniques and Examples

This video tutorial explains how to subtract fractions, starting with those that have the same denominator and moving on to those with different denominators. It covers the process of finding a common denominator, performing the subtraction, and reducing the resulting fraction if possible. The tutorial includes examples and a summary of the steps involved in fraction subtraction.

What is the result of subtracting 4/6 from 5/6?

• 4/6

• 3/6

• 2/6

• 1/6

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When subtracting fractions with the same denominator, what do you do with the denominators?

• Add them

• Subtract them

• Keep them the same

• Multiply them

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What is 5/8 minus 2/8?

• 2/8

• 4/8

• 1/8

• 3/8

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How do you simplify 6/9?

• 1/2

• 2/3

• 3/4

• 4/5

What is the common denominator for 10 and 5?

• 10

• 15

• 20

• 5

If you have 9/10 and 6/10, what is the result of their subtraction?

• 1/10

• 2/10

• 3/10

• 4/10

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

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What is the lowest common denominator for 4 and 6?

• 12

• 8

• 6

• 10

What is the result of 3/4 minus 1/6 when converted to a common denominator?

• 6/12

• 5/12

• 7/12

• 8/12

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

• Subtract the numerators

• Add the fractions

• Find a common denominator

• Multiply the denominators

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What should you do after finding a common denominator and subtracting the numerators?

• Add the fractions

• Multiply the fractions

• Reduce the fraction if possible

• Divide the fractions

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