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To subtract fractions, the denominators (bottom numbers) must be equal; so first convert the fractions into equivalent fractions with the same denominator. Then the numerators (top numbers) are subtracted and the resulting fraction simplified:
5/6 - 1/4 = 10/12 - 3/12
= 7/12
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It is: 7/8 minus 1/8 = 6/8 => 3/4 in its simplest form
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It is: 1 and 1/6 minus 2/3 = 1/2 in its simplest form
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1/4 − 1/20 in simplest form = 1/5
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It is: 1/10
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1/6
What is the simplest form of 1 and 1 sixth minus 2 thirds?
It is: 1 and 1/6 minus 2/3 = 1/2 in its simplest form
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What is 13 over 39 minus 4 over 13 in simplest form?
It is: 13/39 - 4/13 = 1/39
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It is: 4 and 5/8 minus 3 and 1/4 = 1.375 or as 1 and 3/8
What is 5 over 12 - 1 over 9 as a whole number or as a fraction?
5/12 minus 1/9 = 11/36 in its simplest form
What is 1 over 2 minus 1 over 6?
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What is -4 and 1 over 2 minus 2 and 1 over 5?
Expressed as a mixed number in its simplest form, -4 1/2 - 2 1/5 = -6 7/10 or minus 6 and seven tenths.
