Convert the fractions to equivalent fractions having the same denominator (this is usually the lowest common denominator). The fractions can then be subtracted by finding the difference of their numerators.
EXAMPLE : 5/6 - 3/4 : 5/6 is equivalent to 5x2/12 = 10/12: 3/4 is equivalent to 3x3/12 = 9/12
10/12 - 9/12 = 1/12.
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What is the definition of Adding and Subtracting Like Fractions
yes you should use a common denominator when subtracting with fractions, it makes it much easier.
definition of multiplying fractions?
To combine the fractions or subtract the fractions. Same method with mixed numbers.
For adding or substracting fractions first of all we should calculate the LCM( Lowest Common Multiplier) of the denominators in both of the fractions.