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The document provides a comprehensive guide on subtracting similar fractions, including examples of proper, improper, and mixed numbers. It explains the process of subtraction for fractions with like and unlike denominators, and emphasizes the importance of identifying fraction types. Additionally, it outlines key concepts and notes regarding proper and improper fractions, as well as mixed numbers.

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Subtracting Similar Fractions Examples:

Example no.11 Subtracting proper fractions with the same


denominators.
Observe that we just follow the same procedure as the addition of
fractions with the same denominators.

Example no.12 We can also have negative fractions as our results.


Negative fractions are fractions which are less than zero.

Example no.13 Subtracting improper fractions with the same


denominators.
Example no.14 In this example, we will subtract mixed numbers of
similar fractions. It will be easy if we will convert mixed numbers into
improper fractions and proceed with our procedure.
Example no.15 More examples subtracting similar fractions.
Summary of Adding and Subtracting Fractions

1. To add or subtract similar fractions, just add or subtract all the


numerators and copy the denominators. Then, convert the answer to the
lowest term or mixed number.

2. For adding or subtracting mixed numbers with similar denominators,


first, convert mixed numbers into improper fractions. Then, add or
subtract the numerators and just copy the denominators. Convert your
answer to the lowest term or mixed number.
Types of Fractions
November 8, 2018 Faisal Uncategorized

There are three types of fractions namely:

1. Proper fraction

2. Improper fraction

3. Mixed numbers.

A fraction can be called either one of them only.

These types of fractions can be identified easily by just simply comparing


the numerators and the denominators of those fractions. However,
please be noted that a fraction can be combined with a whole number as
well. We will be considering all of these as we proceed with our lesson.

Meanwhile, we can also compare one fraction from another fraction/s.


Depending on the value of their denominators, they can be either:
1. Like Fractions (or Similar Fractions)

2. Unlike Fractions (or Dissimilar Fractions)

Identifying a group of fractions is very important especially when doing


addition and subtraction of fraction.

This lesson will prepare you for further fraction-related topics.

Let’s get started.

What is a Proper Fraction?

When the numerator is less than the denominator, the fraction is


called proper fraction.
1/2, 2/3, 4/7, 3/5 and 3/9 are some examples of proper fractions.

1/2 is a proper fraction because the numerator 1 is less than its


denominator 2.

2/3 is also a proper fraction because the numerator 2 is less than its
denominator 3.

All we need to do is to compare the numerator to the denominator of a


fraction.
We can come up with infinite numbers of proper fractions.

Important Notes About Proper Fractions (Primary Level):

Note 1. The value of proper fractions is always less than one. To verify
this, we can refer to the discussions I made in my previous post entitled
“What is a fraction?”. Fraction is actually a division – numerator divided
by denominator. For a proper fraction, since the numerator is less than
the denominator, the result will be less than one after performing the
division.

Note 2. For a proper fraction, zero is not allowed as a numerator


because we will be defining a proper fraction between the values greater
than zero and less than one. If we consider the above Note 1, having
zero as numerator will result in a zero value. It is because zero divided
by any number is equal to zero.

As of now, we will not be dealing with negative numbers to avoid any


confusion.

What is an Improper Fraction?

When a fraction has the numerator greater than the denominator,


the fraction is called improper fraction.
5/4, 3/2, 8/3, 5/2, and 10/4 are some examples of improper fractions.

5/4 is an improper fraction because the numerator 5 is greater than its


denominator 4.

Also, 3/2 is an improper fraction because the numerator 3 is greater than


its denominator 2.
Did you see the difference between proper fraction and improper
fraction?

Important Notes About Improper Fractions (Primary Level):

Note 1. The value of improper fractions is always greater than one. If we


will do the division, since the numerator is greater than the denominator,
the result will be greater than one.

Note 2. An improper fraction can be converted into a mixed number. I will


be discussing how to convert an improper fraction into a mixed number
in my following post.

We will be focusing only on positive numbers at this level.

What is a Mixed Number?

A mixed number is a number consisting of a proper fraction and a


whole number.
It is written as the whole number at the left and the proper fraction at the
right.

1 1/2 is an example of a mixed number. If you can notice, the whole


number 1 is at the left side and the proper fraction 1/2 is at the right side.
Below are some examples of mixed numbers.

1 3/4 is another example of a mixed number.


The value of a mixed number is similar to adding the whole number and
the proper fraction. When you add them, it will result in an improper
fraction.

Important Notes About Mixed Number (Primary Level):

Note 1. The value of mixed numbers is always greater than one.

Note 2. A mixed number can be converted into an improper fraction. I


will be posting a topic related to how to convert mixed numbers into an
improper fraction.

Like and Unlike Fractions

Like Fractions (Similar Fractions)

When two or more fractions have the same denominators, they are
called “like fractions”. Like fractions are also called similar fractions.

1/4 and 3/4 are like fractions because they have the same denominators.
Their denominators are both 4.

1/6, 5/6, and 9/6 are also like fractions. Do you know the reason why?
Unlike Fractions (Dissimilar Fractions)

When two or more fractions have different denominators, they are


called “unlike fractions”. Unlike fractions are also called dissimilar
fractions.

1/2 and 1/4 are unlike fractions because they have different
denominators. The denominators are 2 and 4 which are not the same.

1/8, 2/3, and 2/5 are also unlike fractions.


Let’s have another example.

What about 2/3, 2/4, and 4/3? Are they like or unlike fractions?

Since the three fractions do not have all the same denominators, we
cannot call all of them like fractions (similar fractions). Instead, we can
answer like this way:

2/3 and 2/4 are unlike fractions.

2/3 and 4/3 are like fractions.

2/4 and 4/3 are unlike fractions.

Easy. Isn’t it?


How to Subtract Fractions with Like
Denominators: Example #2
Example #2: 8/9 - 5/9
How to Subtract Fractions with Different
Denominators: Example #1
Example #1: 1/2 - 3/7
How to Subtract Fractions with Different
Denominators: Example #2
Example #1: 2/3 - 8/15
Subtraction of Mixed Fractions

We will learn how to solve subtraction of mixed fractions or subtraction of


mixed numbers.

There are two methods to subtract the mixed fractions.

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