Subtracting Fractions with the Same Denominator

This video tutorial teaches how to solve word problems involving the subtraction of fractions with the same denominator by breaking them into unit fractions. It begins with a problem about Marissa and Marcus, explaining the concept of unit fractions and common mistakes in subtracting fractions. The tutorial provides a step-by-step solution to the problem and includes an additional example with brownies. The lesson concludes with a summary of the key points.

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