Subtracting Fractions

Subtract fractions with same denominator

What You'll Learn

  • Subtract fractions with same denominator
  • Subtract numerators, keep denominator
  • Simplify when possible

📖Subtracting Fractions

To subtract fractions with the same denominator, subtract the numerators and keep the denominator. 5/6 - 2/6 = 3/6 = 1/2.

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Same rule as adding: work with the numerators, keep the denominator!