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Fraction subtraction without a denominator change

This math skill teaches how to subtract fractions that have the same denominator by subtracting their numerators. This results in a new fraction with the same denominator as the original fractions.

Learn fraction subtraction without a denominator change

Teaching Transcript

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Let's subtract 3 sixths from 4 sixths

The denominators are the same, so we can just subtract the numerators. That gives 1 sixth as our answer

Skill Practice

Fraction subtraction without a denominator change

Test your understanding of fraction subtraction without a denominator change by practicing it! Work through the below exercises to use it in practice.