Subtracting Fractions with the same Denominator

Fractions consist of two numbers. The top number is called the numerator. The bottom number is called the denominator.

      numerator  
    denominator

Subtract two fractions with the same denominator by subtracting the numerators and placing that difference over the common denominator.


Subtracting Fractions

Do not simplify the fraction or change to a mixed number.
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