Subtract fractions with like denominators
Subtract the numerators and keep the denominator. Write the answer in simplest form.
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10/11 − 6/11 =
Answer: 4/11
3/5 − 1/5 =
Answer: 2/5
2/7 − 1/7 =
Answer: 1/7
Tip: Subtract the numerators and keep the denominator. Write the answer in simplest form.
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