MEANDMATH

Learning Checklist

  • 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.

Click through the slideshow to understand subtracting like fractions.

Method #2: Mathematical Approach

To subtract like fractions mathematically,

  • We subtract numerators only.
  • The denominator stays the same.

Click through the slideshow to understand subtracting like fractions.

Examples:

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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

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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Examples

A percentage can be represented by shading in a 100 square grid.

Let's Summarize

Percentage

percentage is a number which is expressed as a part of 100 

Per means out of, & cent means 100.

Symbol: %

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Printable Worksheets

Practice Quiz(download meandmath practice app)

Still Stuck!

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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
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