Central Idea: Subtracting fractions involves finding a common denominator and subtracting numerators.
Understanding Fractions
- Defining Numerator and Denominator
- Types of Fractions
- Visual Representation of Fractions
Finding Common Denominators
- Least Common Denominator (LCD)
- Equivalent Fractions
- Multiplying Fractions by Whole Numbers
Performing the Subtraction
- Subtracting Numerators
- Keeping the Denominator Constant
- Borrowing when Subtracting Mixed Numbers
Simplifying the Result
- Reducing Fractions
- Converting Improper Fractions to Mixed Numbers
- Simplifying Complex Fractions
Special Cases and Strategies
- Subtracting Fractions with Like Denominators
- Subtracting Fractions from Whole Numbers
- Using Fraction Strips or Models
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