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Subtracting fractions can be tricky for some, and can take a bit of work to learn at first. Here I will be breaking down the steps as clearly as possible.
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Signing UpStep 1Find the LCD (lowest common denominator)
A denominator is the bottom number of a fraction.
When you have two fractions, we need to find a multiple of the two denominators that are equal. We do this by comparing the multiples of both denominators until we find the first instance where both denominators are the same number.In this example our denominators are 3 and 5.
For help with the art of multiplication, see Kitemans instructable on multiplication
When you have two fractions, we need to find a multiple of the two denominators that are equal. We do this by comparing the multiples of both denominators until we find the first instance where both denominators are the same number.In this example our denominators are 3 and 5.
For help with the art of multiplication, see Kitemans instructable on multiplication
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