This math skill involves subtracting simple fractions by finding a common denominator, converting the fractions, and then subtracting the numerators to find the result.
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Fraction subtraction with simple fractions
Test your understanding of fraction subtraction with simple fractions by practicing it! Work through the below exercises to use it in practice.
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Let's subtract one third from one half
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First find a common denominator. The lowest common multiple of 3 and 2 is 6
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Converting both fractions, we have 3 over 6, minus 2 over 6
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Now that the denominators are the same we can subtract the numerators. 3 minus 2 is 1, so our answer is one sixth