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Fourth Class maths · AK.2 · Add and Subtract Fractions

Subtract fractions with like denominators

Subtract the numerators and keep the denominator. Write the answer in simplest form.

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  1. 10/11 − 6/11 =

    Answer: 4/11

  2. 3/5 − 1/5 =

    Answer: 2/5

  3. 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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Common Core: 4.NF.B.3.a

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