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Subtracting like fractions through a visual approach.
Subtracting like fractions through a mathematical approach.
Method #1: Visual approach
Like fractions are fractions with the same denominator.
They are the parts of wholes with the same number of divisions.
For Example,
1/7 & 4/7.
1/7 shows 1 part out of 7 total parts. The whole thing here is divided into 7 equal parts.
4/7 shows 4 parts out of 7 total parts. The whole thing here is divided into 7 equal parts too.
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Method #2: Mathematical Approach
To subtract like fractions mathematically,
- We subtract numerators only.
- The denominator stays the same.
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Learning Checklist
- Understanding Percentages
- Percentage symbol
- Understanding percentages visually
Understanding Percentage
A percentage is a number that is expressed as a part of 100.
Per means Out Of, & cent means 100.
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5% means 5 out of 100.
12% means 12 out of 100.
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A percentage can be represented by shading in a 100 square grid.
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Related Topics
- Understanding Whole as a Percentage
- Simplifying Percentages
- FDP
- Finding 10%
- Finding 5%
- Finding % of an amount
- Percentage Increase & Decrease