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Definition
A fraction like 2/3 says we have 2 out of the 3 parts the whole is divided into.
The top number is called numerator
The bottom number is called denominator
There are 3 simple steps to 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).
Example
| Step 1 |  |
| Step 2 |  |
| Step 3 |  |
If the denominators are different?
to subtract Fractions with different denominators, We need to make them the same before we can continue, because we can’t subtract them like that.
Important:
multiply both top and bottom by the same amount, will keep the value of the fraction the same
Example
| Step 1 |  |
| Step 2 |  |
| Step 3 | Can’t be simplified more |