Help! I need to subtract these Fractions! | Math Defined with Mrs C

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the first step in solving a subtraction problem with different denominators?
Add the fractions
Find a common denominator
Convert fractions to decimals
Multiply the numerators directly
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do you convert 3 1/2 to have a denominator of 8?
Add 4 to the numerator
Multiply the numerator by 4
Multiply both numerator and denominator by 2
Divide the numerator by 2
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of borrowing from the whole number in this subtraction problem?
To simplify the fraction
To increase the whole number
To change the denominator
To make the numerator larger than the other fraction's numerator
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the shortcut mentioned for subtracting fractions?
Multiply the fractions
Divide the numerator by the denominator
Subtract the numerators directly
Add the denominator to the numerator
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the final result of the subtraction problem discussed?
5/8
3/8
7/8
1/2
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