Subtracting Fractions (with the same denominator)

Objective: I can subtract fractions with the same denominator.

When subtracting fractions with the same bottom number (denominator)

Step 1: Subtract the top numbers (numerator)

Step 2: Fill in the bottom number (denominator)

Example:

²/₅ – ¹/₅ = ¹/₅

Fill in all the gaps, then press "Check" to check your answers. Use the "Hint" button to get a free letter if an answer is giving you trouble. You can also click on the "[?]" button to get a clue. Note that you will lose points if you ask for hints or clues!

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