Subtracting Fractions Flashcards

Keep the denominator the same and subtract the numerators.

Find a common denominator, rewrite the fractions with this denominator, then subtract the numerators.

Use the lowest common multiple (LCM) of the denominators as the common denominator.

After subtracting, simplify the fraction by dividing the numerator and denominator by their highest common factor (HCF).

Convert mixed numbers to improper fractions, subtract them, and convert back to a mixed number if needed.

Subtract the fractions as usual, ensuring the denominators are the same, and simplify if possible.

Write the whole number as a fraction with the same denominator as the fraction, then subtract.

Follow the rules of subtracting negative numbers: subtracting a negative fraction is the same as adding its positive equivalent.

Use the inverse operation (addition) to check if the result is correct.

Carefully interpret the problem, write the fractions, find a common denominator if needed, subtract, and simplify the result.