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Mathematics: Subtracting fractions

SUBTRACTING FRACTIONS

In this module, you can study how to add and subtract fractions with like denominators and also with unlike denominators.

 

The six-minute video above reviews the meaning of fractions and then explains fraction addition. (If you want to skip to the review, start the video at 2:30.)

The video above explains how to subtract fractions.

Did you know?

When you change a denominator (the bottom part) of a fraction, you must also change the numerator (the top part) to keep the fraction worth the same amount. 


Practice and study

HOW TO USE A BASIC CALCULATOR

The video explains how to use basic calculator functions and provides examples.

 

0.00 min      addition (+), subtraction (-), multiply (x), divide (÷)

1.19 min      decimal point
2.43 min      C, CE and backspace
4.19 min      square, square root & fractions
6.17 min      percentage (%)