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When you subtract two fractions what is the name of the answer?
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∙ 13y ago
The answer is called a difference, just like if you had subtracted two integers. The fact that the answer is quantitatively a fraction doesn't matter in regards to its name.
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∙ 13y ago
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What you called when you subtract two fractions?
subtracting fractions
How do you add two fractions that have like denominators?
In fractions, you can NEVER add or subtract
Why are two fractions converted into like fractions?
Because you can't add or subtract fractions that have different denominators. Making them like fractions, by multiplying so the denominators are the same, you can add and/or subtract them.
How do you subtract two fractions?
You have to find a common denominator, multiply them, subtract them and then simplify if you need to.
How do you add and subtract fractions with the same denominator?
it stay the same when you subtract fractions and when you add fractions.
How do you add and subtract dissimilar fractions?
Make the fractions equivalent then subtract
How do you find the difference of two fractions with the same denominator?
Subtract as if there were no denominators.
How do u subtract fractions?
multiply the fractions until they have common denominators and then subtract them
Why are equivalent fractions important when adding and subtracting fractions?
Because to add or subtract two fractions you first have to find equivalent fractions for both which have the same denominator.
How do you minnous fractions?
Subtracting fractions is similar to adding fractions. If the fractions have the same denominator, you subtract the numerators. If the fractions have different denominators, you have to convert to a common denominator first.Subtracting fractions is similar to adding fractions. If the fractions have the same denominator, you subtract the numerators. If the fractions have different denominators, you have to convert to a common denominator first.Subtracting fractions is similar to adding fractions. If the fractions have the same denominator, you subtract the numerators. If the fractions have different denominators, you have to convert to a common denominator first.Subtracting fractions is similar to adding fractions. If the fractions have the same denominator, you subtract the numerators. If the fractions have different denominators, you have to convert to a common denominator first.
Why is it necessary to convert two fractions into like fractions before adding and subtracting them?
Because think of like fractions as the same things.. you can subtract halves from halves for example, but what does it mean to take away a half from a third?By converting them into like fractions, we can add or subtract them easily.
What you need to add or subtract fractions?
You need a common denominator in order to add or subtract fractions.
