Subtraction of Fractions with Like Denominators

Subtracting Fractions - Pagbabawas ng Hating-Bilang

There are 3 simple steps to subtract fractions. (Mayroon tatlong hakbang sa pagbabawas ng hating-bilang)

1. Make sure the bottom numbers (the denominators) are the same.

Siguraduhin na ang mga numerong nasa ibaba (denominators) ay magkatulad. 

2. Subtract the top numbers (the numerators). Put the answer over the same denominator.

Ibawas ang mga numerong nasa itaas (numerators). Ilagay ang sagot sa ibabaw ng magkatulad na denominator.

3. Simplify the fraction.

Gawing simple ang hating-bilang.

Example 1:

3	–	1
6		6

Step 1. The bottom numbers are already the same. Go straight to step 2.

Step 2. Subtract the top numbers and put the answer over the same denominator:

3	–	1	=	3 – 1	=	2
6		6		6		6

Step 3. Simplify the fraction:

2	=	1
6		3

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