Subtraction of Fractions


 
 
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Subtraction of Fractions

Subtraction of Fraction:

There are 3 simple steps to subtract fractions

  • Step 1. Make sure the bottom numbers (the denominators) are the same
  • Step 2. Subtract the top numbers (the numerators). Put the answer over the same denominator.
  • Step 3. Simplify the fraction (if needed).
  • small For;Example:frac{3}{4}-frac{1}{4}=frac{(3-1)}{4}=frac{2}{4}=frac{1}{2}

     

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    Question : 1

    Bhavna uses large frac{3}{12}   of her salary in transport, large frac{4}{12} in shopping and rest in miscellaneous expenses. What fractions of the salary is used in miscellaneous expenses?

    Right Option : C
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    Question : 2

    Seema and Arjun took 45 min to reach the market. If they walked for one third of the total time. How much time did they spend in the bus?

    Right Option : C
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    Question : 3

    In a vegetable market , potatoes are sold at Rs.12 kg and tomatoes are sold at Rs. 16 kg . Kashmira wants to buy large 2frac{1}{4}    kg potatoes and   large 3frac{3}{4}   kg tomatoes.  What is the total amount that Kashmira has to pay ?  

    Right Option : D
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