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Subtract Fractions


This page will Subtract two fractions and show how it was done.

Example:  2/4 - 1/8 = 3/8

Notes:
  • To Subtract a Whole Number (as a fraction) on this page:  First Convert the Whole Number to a Fraction, by placing the Whole Number over "1"
    Example: 10 converts to 10/1

    

Subtract the Following Fractions:


  Fraction 1   Fraction 2  
     
 
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