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Subtracting fractions with different bottoms

The question

Subtract. Write each answer as a fraction in its simplest form.

  1. (a) 2/3 − 1/4

  2. (b) 5/6 − 2/7

  3. (c) 5/7 − 2/3

  4. (d) 3 − 1/4

Try it first, then show the answer

Answer

  • (a)5/12
  • (b)23/42
  • (c)1/21
  • (d)11/4
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