Subtracting Fractions Illustrated
There are 3 Simple Steps to subtract fractions:
- Step 1: Make sure the bottom numbers are the same (so the slices are the same size)
- Step 2: Subtract the top numbers. Put the answer over the same bottom number.
- Step 3: Simplify the fraction (if needed).
Read more at How to Subtract Fractions, and see it in action here:
Input
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Each fraction × other denominator
=
1×4
3×4
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1×3
4×3
Do the multiplies
=
4
12
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3
12
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Subtract
=
4 − 3
12
=
1
12
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♫ "If adding or subtracting is your aim,
The bottom numbers must be the same!
♫ "Changing bottom with multiply or divide,
The same to top must be applied,
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