SSAT Middle Level Math : How to subtract fractions

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Example Questions

Example Question #31 : Add And Subtract Mixed Numbers With Like Denominators: Ccss.Math.Content.4.Nf.B.3c

 

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Explanation:

When we subtract mixed numbers, we subtract whole numbers by whole numbers and fractions by fractions. 

Remember, when we are subtracting fractions we must have common denominators and we only subtract the numerators. 

Example Question #32 : Add And Subtract Mixed Numbers With Like Denominators: Ccss.Math.Content.4.Nf.B.3c

 

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

When we subtract mixed numbers, we subtract whole numbers by whole numbers and fractions by fractions. 

Remember, when we are subtracting fractions we must have common denominators and we only subtract the numerators. 

Example Question #471 : Fractions

This year, Samantha grew  of an inch, and her brother, David, grew  of an inch. How much more did David grow than Samantha?

 

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The phrase, "how much more" tells as that we want to find the difference in how much they've grown. 

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Example Question #472 : Fractions

This year, Cassie grew  of an inch, and her brother, Charlie, grew  of an inch. How much more did Charlie grow than Cassie?

 

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Explanation:

The phrase, "how much more" tells as that we want to find the difference in how much they've grown. 

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Example Question #473 : Fractions

This year, Emily grew  of an inch, and her brother, Dan, grew  of an inch. How much more did Dan grow than Emily?

 

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Explanation:

The phrase, "how much more" tells as that we want to find the difference in how much they've grown. 

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Example Question #961 : Numbers And Operations

This year, Sally grew  of an inch, and her brother, Drew, grew  of an inch. How much more did Drew grow than Sally?

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Explanation:

The phrase, "how much more" tells as that we want to find the difference in how much they've grown. 

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Example Question #11 : How To Subtract Fractions

This year, Molly grew  of an inch, and her brother, Andrew, grew  of an inch. How much more did Andrew grow than Molly?

 

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Explanation:

The phrase, "how much more" tells as that we want to find the difference in how much they've grown. 

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Example Question #12 : How To Subtract Fractions

This year, Hannah grew  of an inch, and her brother, Joe, grew  of an inch. How much more did Joe grow than Hannah?

 

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Explanation:

The phrase, "how much more" tells as that we want to find the difference in how much they've grown. 


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Example Question #482 : Fractions

This year, Alison grew  of an inch, and her brother, Matthew, grew  of an inch. How much more did Matthew grow than Alison?

 

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Explanation:

The phrase, "how much more" tells as that we want to find the difference in how much they've grown. 

 

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Example Question #483 : Fractions

This year, Tiffany grew  of an inch, and her brother, Stuart, grew  of an inch. How much more did Stuart grow than Tiffany?

 

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Explanation:

The phrase, "how much more" tells as that we want to find the difference in how much they've grown. 

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