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

To subtract two fractions with the same denominator, subtract the numerators and place that difference over the common denominator.


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Subtracting Fractions - Do not reduce.

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