ISEE Middle Level Math : How to subtract fractions

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Example Questions

Example Question #265 : Fractions

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Subtract the numerators and keep the denominator the same:

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Example Question #461 : Concepts

Subtract: 

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To solve, subtract the numerators and leave the denominators the same:

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Example Question #471 : Arithmetic

Subtract:

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Subtract the numerators and keep the denominator the same:

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Example Question #421 : Numbers And Operations

Solve:

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The least common denominator between and is

Example Question #473 : Arithmetic

Solve the equation:

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When subtracting fractions that have the same denominator, only the top numbers are subtracted. Subtract the numerators and leave the denominators the same:

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Example Question #474 : Arithmetic

Subtract:

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Subtract the numerators and keep the denominators the same:

Reduce the fraction: 

Reduce again: 

Example Question #475 : Arithmetic

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The lowest common denominator of 2 and 7 is 14.

Example Question #21 : How To Subtract Fractions

Subtract:

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Subtract the numerators and leave the denominators the same:

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Example Question #473 : Arithmetic

Subtract:

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Subtract the numerators and leave the denominators the same:

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Example Question #22 : How To Subtract Fractions

Solve for the expression below. 

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In order to subtract fractions, the least common denominator must be found for the denominator. The least common denominator of 3 and 7 is 21. Therefore, the fractions should be converted accordingly:

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