Subtracting Fractions

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c / d
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The reality is that we keep finding students that have a lot of questions and doubts whenever they need to subtract fractions. 

While we always believe that in math, you need to understand the process but also to practice a lot, the truth is that you may simply want to know the result of subtracting two fractions. So, in this case, you may want to use our subtraction of fraction calculator. 

How To Use Our Subtraction Of Fraction Calculator

subtraction of fraction calculator

One of the things that you will like about our fraction subtract calculator is it is not only incredibly easy to use as it is also very versatile. After all, you can use it not only to subtract regular fractions as you can also subtract mixed numbers. In order to choose the type of fraction that you will be using, you just need to click on the button to select the right one. 

Discover how to add fractions.

As soon as you select the type of fractions that you will be using, the rest is pretty straightforward. After all, all you need to do is to add the fractions to the calculator (pay attention to add the numerators and denominators in the right places), ensure that the “-” is selected, and click on the Calculate button to get your result. Pretty easy, right? 

Let’s check a couple of examples:

Example #1: Let’s say that you want to know how much it is 8/3 – 1/2.

fraction subtract calculator

So, as we already mentioned, the first thing that you need to do is to make sure that you have the right type of fractions selected. Since in this case, we are not dealing with mixed numbers, then you need to choose the first type of fraction. Then, just add the numbers that you got to their respective places. Now, just click on the Calculate button to get your result. 

In this case, 

8/3 – 1/2 = 2 (1/6) = 2.17

Learn how to divide fractions.

Example #2: Let’s say that you want to know how much it is 11/4 – 8/7.

So, as we already mentioned, the first thing that you need to do is to make sure that you have the right type of fractions selected. Since in this case, we are not dealing with mixed numbers, then you need to choose the first type of fraction. Then, just add the numbers that you got to their respective places. Now, just click on the Calculate button to get your result. 

Understanding fractions multiplication.

In this case, 

11/4 – 8/7 = 1 (17/28) = 1.61

Example #3: Let’s say that you want to know how much it is 3 (1/4) – 1 (3/4).

So, as we already mentioned, the first thing that you need to do is to make sure that you have the right type of fractions selected. Since in this case, we are dealing with mixed numbers, then you need to choose the second type of fraction. Then, just add the numbers that you got to their respective places. Now, just click on the Calculate button to get your result. 

subtraction of mixed fractions

In this case, 

3 (1/4) – 1 (3/4) = 1 (1/2) = 1.50

Learn more about mixed numbers and improper fractions.

Conclusion

As you can see, our fraction subtract calculator is very simple and straightforward. Note that while we advise you to learn how to subtract fractions, you can always use our calculator to confirm your results. 

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