Subtracting Fractions with Like Denominators: Not Starting with One Whole

The video tutorial explains how to work with fractions with like denominators, focusing on scenarios where you are not starting with a whole. It uses visual examples, such as a tray of brownies and a pizza, to demonstrate how to identify unit fractions, count parts, and perform subtraction of fractions. The tutorial emphasizes understanding numerators and denominators and how to label and visualize fractions to solve problems.

What is a unit fraction when a whole is divided into 4 equal parts?

• 1/5

• 1/4

• 1/3

• 1/2

If you have 4/4 of a brownie and give away one piece, how much is left?

• 4/4

• 3/4

• 2/4

• 1/4

When starting with 3/4 of a brownie tray, how many pieces are left after giving away 2 more?

• 1/4

• 2/4

• 3/4

• 4/4

What is the denominator when a whole is divided into 8 equal parts?

• 4

• 8

• 10

• 6

If 6/8 of a pizza is left and you eat 3/8, how much pizza remains?

• 4/8

• 2/8

• 1/8

• 3/8

What fraction represents the whole pizza originally?

• 4/8

• 6/8

• 10/8

• 8/8

How many pieces do you need to make a whole if each piece is 1/8 of a pizza?

• 10

• 8

• 4

• 6