Answer
To subtract like fractions, subtract the numerators. That difference is the numerator of the result, with the common denominator being the denominator of the result.
Work Step by Step
Do not subtract the denominators.
Prealgebra (7th Edition)
by Martin-Gay, Elayn
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0321955048
ISBN 13:
978-0-32195-504-3
Chapter 4 - Section 4.4 - Adding and Subtracting Like Fractions, Least Common Denominator, and Equivalent Fractions - Exercise Set - Page 264: 91
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