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If you have common denominators, then you subtract the numerators of the fraction in the same way you do any other numbers. So yes you can borrow.

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What is 1.66666 as fraction?

1.66666 is a fraction. It is a fraction in decimal form rather than in the form of a ratio. However, that does not stop it being a fraction. Its rational equivalent is 166666/100000 which can be simplified. But if adding (or subtracting) other numbers then you may prefer to delay simplification.


How are equivalent fractions used in renaming when subtracting?

When subtracting one fraction to another, one or both fractions are renamed so that they have the same denominators. Then the result of the subtraction is the equal to the subtraction of the numerators divided by the common denominator.


How do you solve a fraction problem when you don't have the same denominator?

If you are adding or subtracting unlike fractions, convert them to equivalent fractions with a common denominator.


What do you do to a fraction before adding subtracting or dividing?

When adding or subtracting, convert all fractions in the question to a common denominator/ 1/2 + 1/4 - 1/3 = 6/12 + 3/12 - 4/12 = 5/12


How can knowing the GCF and LCM help you when you add subtract and multiply fractions?

Knowing the LCM will help when adding or subtracting unlike fractions. By finding the LCM of the denominators, (called the lowest common denominator) you can convert unlike to like fractions and proceed with the adding or subtracting. Knowing the GCF helps reduce a fraction. By finding the GCF of the numerator and the denominator and dividing both of them by it, you can reduce a fraction to its lowest terms (simplest form). If the GCF is 1, the fraction is in its simplest form. You can successfully multiply fractions without knowing the GCF or LCM.

Related questions

How are adding and subtracting fractions similar?

Subtracting a fraction is the same as adding its negative.


When you subtract fraction with whole numbers and you have to borrow them can you borrow the whole number twice?

No.


When you are subtracting fractions and you need to borrow from the numerator do you add the whole number to the numerator?

Yeah banana


What the denominator should be when subtracting a fraction from a whole number?

The denominator should be the same as the denominator of the fraction.


How do your borrow from a whole number when subtracting fractions?

A mixed number has a whole number and a fraction. A fraction is a number that is less than whole and that has a denominator underneath a numerator. To add or subtract mixed numbers, add or subtract the fractions, then add or subtract the whole numbers. If the fraction portion of a mixed number, such as 2 5/6, is more than the fraction portion of the mixed number you're trying to subtract from, such as 3 1/6, you must borrow from the whole number of the mixed number you're trying to subtract from to make its fraction bigger... Please comment on my answers I do not have a Facebook account...


How do you borrow a fraction?

Yes, but only if someone has one to lend it to you.


What do it mean do find a sum or difference in fraction?

The sum is the answer for adding and the difference is the answer for subtracting...


What subtracting dissimilar fraction with regrouping?

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What is name the units that are being added or subtracted in a fraction?

The numerator is whats being subtracted or added when you are subtracting or adding a fraction


How do you solve dissimilar fraction?

To solve a Dissimilar Fraction,you must change the denominator to a similar fraction then proceed with the Adding/Subtracting Dissimilar Fraction...


What is a subtracting mixed number?

Subtracting a mixed number is just subtracting fractions but with a whole number by a fraction. To subtract tun the mixed numbers into improper fractions and find the common denominator. Then you subtract the numerators.


How do you borrow when subtracting yards and feet?

Most people will just change everything to feet before they start subtracting. If you'd like to keep it in the mixed form of (yards + feet) while you do the subtraction, More Power To You ! Just remember: When you borrow 1 yard, it gives you 3 more feet. When you borrow 2 yards, it gives you 6 more feet, etc. Good luck! We're happy to see you going at it. You can do it.