Learning Checklist
Subtracting Unlike Fractions
Subtracting whole numbers and fractions
Subtracting mixed number and fractions
Subtracting mixed fractions
Quick Tips
In order to subtract fractions, we need to convert unlike fractions into like fractions.
We can use
- Butterfly method.
- Cross multiplication method.
- LCM Method.
Subtracting Two Fractions
Find the difference.
5/3-2/7
Remember: Once we get like fractions, we only subtract numerators.
Subtracting whole numbers and Fractions
Find the difference.
5 – 1/3
Remember: All whole numbers are fractions with a denominator 1.
For Example,
5=5/1
Subtracting a mixed number & a fraction
To subtract a mixed number and a fraction, we need to follow the steps below.
Step #1: Convert a mixed fraction into an improper fraction.
Step #2: Make them like fractions.
Step #3: Subtract them.
Subtracting Mixed Fractions
To subtract mixed fractions, we can follow any of the methods shown below.
Examples
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