How to Subtract Fractions?
Here are the steps for subtracting fractions:
- Identify the denominators: Check if the fractions have the same denominators. Fractions with the same denominators are called like fractions.
- Find the common denominator: If the fractions have different denominators, find the smallest common denominator. This can be done by identifying the least common multiple of the two denominators.
- Subtract the numerators: Subtract the top numbers (the numerators). Put the answer over the same denominator.
- Simplify: Simplify the fraction if needed.
Here’s an example of subtracting fractions with the same denominator:
5/7 – 2/7 = (5 – 2)/7 = 3/7
Fractions can be like fractions and unlike fractions and they can be easily subtracted using the steps explained ahead.
Subtracting Fractions
To subtract fractions, first check and find the common denominator, then subtract the numerators and simply the resultant fraction if possible. Subtracting fractions involves making the denominators (bottom number) same by finding the lowest common multiple of them and subtracting the numerators (top number) and finally simplifying the fraction if possible.
In this article, we will learn about, subtracting fractions, examples, and others in detail.
Table of Content
- How to Subtract Fractions?
- Subtracting Fractions with Unlike Denominators
- Subtracting Fractions with Like Denominators
- Subtracting Fractions With Whole Numbers
- Mistakes While Subtracting Fractions
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