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First, to subtract fractions, you need to make sure that the both have a common denominator. By this, I mean that they need to have the same number on the bottom of the fraction. If they are not the same, you need to multiply.
Say you had this problem:
4/5 - 1/3
You will notice they don't have a common denominator. To make sure that the bottom is the same number, multiply 4/5 by 3 and 1/3 by 5. When you multiply, you do this to both the top and the bottom number. The problem now looks like this:
12/15 - 5/15
Now you're ready to subtract! All you have to do is subtract the top numbers, and keep the bottom ones the same. So:
4/5 - 1/3 = 7/15
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Does decrease mean to add or subtract?
wich one
Does how many mean add or subtract?
does how many mean add or subtract
Does difference mean add or subtract?
subtract
Sum is to add as what is to subtract?
When you add, your answer is the sum.When you subtract, your answer is the difference.
What is 1000 subtract 400 subtract 125?
475
Does decrease mean to add or subtract?
wich one
How do you reduce 100?
1. Subtract 25 2. Then subtract 6 3. Then subtract 12 4. Then subtract 2 5. Then subtract 10 6. Then subtract 15 7. Then subtract 7 8. Then add 3 X 1/2 9. Then add 8
Does how many mean add or subtract?
does how many mean add or subtract
What is the noun for subtract?
the noun for subtract is subtraction
Does difference mean add or subtract?
subtract
What part of speech is subtract?
Subtract is a verb.
What is the abstract noun for subtract?
Subtraction
What is subtract in Spanish?
To subtract is "substraer" or "restar".
How much will you have left add or subtract?
Subtract.
What part of speech is to subtract?
"To subtract" is a verb.
What is a sentence for the word subtract?
Subtract your lunch money from your total.You will need to subtract one number from the other.
What is the root word of subtract?
Tract, meaning to take away from.
