Subtracting Fractions with Like Denominators

This video tutorial by Mr. Stocks covers subtracting fractions with like denominators. It outlines three main steps: subtracting the numerators, keeping the denominator the same, and simplifying the result if necessary. The video provides examples, such as 3/4 minus 2/4 and 7/8 minus 3/8, to illustrate these steps. Additionally, practice problems are presented for viewers to solve, followed by solutions and explanations. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of simplification and concludes with a recap of the key points.

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

• Subtract the denominators

• Subtract the numerators

• Add the numerators

• Multiply the denominators

Tags

CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

In the example 3/4 - 2/4, what is the result after subtracting the numerators?

• 4/4

• 3/4

• 2/4

• 1/4

What is the simplified form of 4/8?

• 4/4

• 1/2

• 2/4

• 1/4

Tags

CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

In the example 7/8 - 3/8, what is the result before simplification?

• 5/8

• 6/8

• 4/8

• 3/8

Tags

CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

What is the result of 7/8 - 3/8 after simplification?

• 1/2

• 2/3

• 4/8

• 3/4

What is the simplified form of 3/10?

• 1/3

• 3/10

• 3/5

• 1/2

Tags

CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

What is the result of 11/12 - 7/12 before simplification?

• 6/12

• 3/12

• 4/12

• 5/12

What is the simplified form of 4/12?

• 1/2

• 1/4

• 1/6

• 1/3

Tags

CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

In the practice problem 3/5 - 2/5, what is the result?

• 2/5

• 4/5

• 1/5

• 3/5

Tags

CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

What is the final step in subtracting fractions with like denominators?

• Add the numerators

• Subtract the denominators

• Multiply the denominators

• Simplify the answer if needed

Tags

CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D