Basic Fraction Subtraction Sample Problems

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Here are some tips for Basic Fraction Subtraction, which aligns with California state standards:

Basic Fraction Subtraction

If you know how to add fractions, it's easier for you to subtract fractions.
To review fraction addition, see here.

Use the following steps to subtract fractions:

Check the denominators
Subtract the numerators
Simplify the answer

NOTE: Do NOT subtract the denominators.

Example:

8
11 − 3
11

Step 1: Check the denominators.
When subtracting fractions, the denominators must be the same.

8
11 and 3
11 have the same denominator, 11.

Step 2: Subtract the numerators.
Subtract the numerators and keep the denominator the same.

8
11 − 3
11 = 8 − 3
11 = 5
11

Step 3: Simplify the answer.

5
11 is already a simplified fraction.

The answer is