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3/4 - 1/2 = ****
To subtract fractions
you
must
make
the
denominators the same.
The equivalent fraction of 1/2 is _________ .
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2/4
To practice:
3/4 - 1/2 x 2/2 = 3/4-2/4
3/4 - 2/4 =
2/4 = 1/2
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1/4
1/4 is an example of a __________ fraction.
We
subtract
the
numerator after the
subtraction sign and
carry over the l.c.d.
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proper
A proper fraction is defined as one whose
value is _______________ than unity.
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