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How to subtract Fractions

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Make sure the bottom numbers (the denominators) are the same.Subtract the top numbers (the numerators). Put the answer over the same denominator.Simplify the fraction (if needed).
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Christian2016
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Here is an Example of how to subtract fractions.

5/6 - 1/3 = ?

First we convert 1/3 into sixths so we do this: 1/3 x 2/2 = 2/6
then we put 2/6 back into the equation like so: 
5/6 - 2/6 = 3/6 then we reduce 3/6=1/2 <---Answer
Hope this helped you understand how to subtract fractions :D
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