Subtracting Fractions with Like Denominators

Subtracting Fractions With Like Denominators
Introduction

Subtracting fractions with like denominators is a basic skill that helps students find the difference between parts of the same whole. When fractions have l...

A pizza is sliced into eight equal parts. You ate three slices. How much pizza is left?

The whole pizza is 8/8. If 3 slices are eaten, subtract 3/8 from 8/8.

Because the denominators are the same, subtract the numerators and keep the denominator the same: 8/8 − 3/8 = ⅝.

So, ⅝ of the pizza is left. Later your friend eats some of...