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

    What should be added to frac{11}{17} to make it frac{15}{17} ?

    Right Option : C
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    Question : 2

    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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    Question : 3

    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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