Subtracting Fractions (Easy Unlike Denominators)

This Subtracting Fractions (Easy Unlike Denominators) printable guides 4th and 5th graders through fraction subtraction with simple unlike denominators.

How to Solve Fractions - Subtraction

Find a common denominator for both fractions, then convert each fraction to an equivalent form with that denominator. Subtract the numerators and keep the common denominator. Remember that you cannot subtract fractions with different denominators directly — finding the common denominator is an essential first step.

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