Subtracting Fractions Same Denom Part 3

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Subtracting fractions with the same denominator is simple.

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Subtracting fractions with the same denominator is simple! When the bottom number (denominator) is the same, you only need to subtract the top numbers (numerators). For example, if you have 5/8 and you want to subtract 2/8, you keep the 8 the same and subtract the 2 from 5. So, 5 - 2 equals 3, and you write it over the same denominator. This gives you 3/8. Remember, the denominator stays the same because you’re comparing parts of the same whole.

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What do you do with the denominators when subtracting fractions with the same denominator?

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