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Here are some tips for Basic Fraction Subtraction, which aligns with California state standards:

Basic Fraction Subtraction


If you know how to add fractions, it's easier for you to subtract fractions.
To review fraction addition, see here.

Use the following steps to subtract fractions:

  1. Check the denominators
  2. Subtract the numerators
  3. Simplify the answer
NOTE: Do NOT subtract the denominators.


Example:

8
11
3
11
 

Step 1: Check the denominators.
When subtracting fractions, the denominators must be the same.

8
11
  and   3
11
  have the same denominator, 11.

Step 2: Subtract the numerators.
Subtract the numerators and keep the denominator the same.

8
11
3
11
  =   8 − 3
11
  =   5
11

Step 3: Simplify the answer.

5
11
  is already a simplified fraction.
The answer is

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