Question

How do I subract fractions?

Answer 1

How do you subtract fractions?

• Make sure the bottom numbers (the denominators) are the same.

• Subtract the top numbers (the numerators). Put the answer over the same denominator.

• Simplify the fraction (if needed).

To Subtract Fractions with different denominators:

• Find the Lowest Common Denominator (LCD) of the fractions.

• Rename the fractions to have the LCD.

• Subtract the numerators of the fractions.

• The difference will be the numerator and the LCD will be the denominator of the answer.

• Simplify the Fraction.

How to simplify a fraction:

• Find a common factor of the numerator and denominator. ...
• Divide both the numerator and denominator by the common factor.
• Repeat this process until there are no more common factors.
• The fraction is simplified when no more common factors exist.