KS2 Primary Maths Age 13-17 - Fractions, Decimals and Percentages: Adding and Subtracting Fractions - Explained

The video tutorial explains how to subtract fractions with the same denominator. It begins by converting a mixed number into an improper fraction, then demonstrates the subtraction process by subtracting the numerators while keeping the denominator the same. The final result is calculated and presented as the solution to the problem.

What is the first step when subtracting two fractions with the same denominator?

• Add the numerators

• Find a common denominator

• Multiply the fractions

• Subtract the numerators

How do you convert one and three sevenths into an improper fraction?

• Subtract the numerator from the whole number

• Multiply the numerator by the denominator

• Add the whole number to the numerator

• Multiply the whole number by the denominator and add the numerator

What is the improper fraction form of one and three sevenths?

• 3/7

• 7/10

• 13/7

• 10/7

What is the result of subtracting 4/7 from 10/7?

• 10/7

• 4/7

• 7/7

• 6/7

What is the final answer to the subtraction problem presented?

• 6/7

• 4/7

• 10/7

• 1/7