Practice Fraction Subtraction
Quick Tips
- ✓ Find a common denominator before subtracting.
- ✓ Subtract only the numerators once denominators match.
- ✓ Remember to simplify the final answer.
- ✓ If the first fraction is smaller, the result might be negative!
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Understanding Fraction Subtraction
How to Subtract Fractions
Subtracting fractions is very similar to adding them:
- Find a common denominator if the fractions have different denominators.
- Convert fractions to equivalent forms with the common denominator.
- Subtract the second numerator from the first numerator. Keep the common denominator.
- Simplify the resulting fraction if needed.
Example
Let's subtract 3/4 - 1/6:
- Find a common denominator: 12 (the least common multiple of 4 and 6)
- Convert 3/4 to 9/12 (multiply numerator and denominator by 3)
- Convert 1/6 to 2/12 (multiply numerator and denominator by 2)
- Subtract the numerators: 9/12 - 2/12 = 7/12
- 7/12 is already in simplest form
Important Note
Be careful when subtracting a larger fraction from a smaller one, as this can result in a negative fraction.