Fraction Subtraction


Step One: Find the Least Common Denominator

Find the least common denominator of the fractions you wish to add.

Subtract
2
1
2
 -
2
3
The least common multiple of 3 and 2 is 6, so the least common denominator is 6.

Step Two: Adjust the Denominators

Now we have
2
3
6
-
4
6

Step Three: Adjust the first number if necessary

Now we have
1
9
6
-
4
6

Step Four: Subtract the Fractions

1
5
6

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