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ikadub [295]
3 years ago
11

How do I subract fractions?

Mathematics
1 answer:
Aliun [14]3 years ago
4 0

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.

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