Transcript Step 1. Make sure the bottom numbers (the denominators) are the

SUBTRACTING
FRACTIONS
Subtracting Fractions
Step 1. Make sure the bottom numbers (the denominators) are
the same.
Step 2. Subtract the top numbers (the numerators). Put the answer
over the same denominator as in step 1.
Step 3. Simplify the fraction.
Example:
¾-¼
Step 1. The bottom numbers are already the same. Go straight
to step 2.
Step 2. Subtract the top numbers and put the answer over the
same denominator.
¾ - ¼= 2/4 simplify it to ½
When Subtracting a Fraction with a deferent
denominator, you need to make sure that the bottom
numbers are the same. You would have to find the
LCM which is 10 in this problem. So what ever you
do to the top number you do to the bottom number.
For Example:
4/5- 3/10=
8/10- 3/10= 5/10= then you simplify it to 1/2