Subtract fractions with like denominators
Subtract fractions with like denominators, including taking a fraction away from a whole, giving answers in lowest terms. Unlimited questions, five difficulty levels, and a full worked solution every time — free.
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Subtract. Give your answer in lowest terms.
35 - 15
Answer: 2/5
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A recipe called for 2/6 of a cup of oats. Malik used 1/6 of a cup so far. How much more does he need?
📘 Worked solution
126 - 16 = 16The denominators match, so subtract the numerators and keep the denominator the same.
2= 16That fraction is already in lowest terms.
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