Simplifying Subtraction of Fractions

The video revisits a problem from a previous tutorial, offering a simpler method to solve it. Initially, the problem was solved by finding a common denominator and performing subtraction. However, the video demonstrates that simplifying each expression first can make the process easier. The tutorial walks through dividing numerators and denominators by common factors, finding the least common multiple for denominators, and performing the subtraction to arrive at the final simplified result.

What was the teacher's realization about the previous method used to solve the problem?

• It was incorrect.

• It was the fastest method.

• It was too complex and time-consuming.

• It was the only method available.

What is the first step in simplifying a fraction according to the teacher?

• Adding the numerator and denominator.

• Finding a common denominator.

• Dividing both the numerator and denominator by a common factor.

• Multiplying the numerator by the denominator.

How do you determine the least common multiple of two numbers?

• By multiplying the two numbers.

• By subtracting the smaller number from the larger one.

• By finding the smallest number divisible by both.

• By adding the two numbers.

What must be done to the numerator when the denominator is multiplied to find a common denominator?

• Divide the numerator by the same factor.

• Multiply the numerator by the same factor.

• Add the factor to the numerator.

• Subtract the factor from the numerator.

What is the result of subtracting 18 from 35 in the final calculation?

• 17

• -17

• 53

• -53