Subtract fractions with like or unlike denominators, find the common denominator automatically, and simplify the result.
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Difference as simplified fraction
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LCD used
| Step | Working |
|---|---|
| Original fractions | 0/1 − 0/1 |
| Find the LCD | LCD(1, 1) = 1 |
| Subtract the numerators | (0 − 0)/1 = 0/1 |
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Fraction Arithmetic
A subtracting fractions calculator finds the difference between two fractions by converting them to a common denominator, subtracting the numerators, and simplifying the result. It handles proper fractions, improper fractions, and mixed numbers.
When fractions share a denominator, subtraction is straightforward: subtract the second numerator from the first and keep the denominator. The result should then be simplified if possible.
When denominators differ, both fractions must first be converted to equivalent fractions with the same denominator before the numerators can be subtracted.
The general formula for subtracting fractions with different denominators uses cross-multiplication to rewrite both fractions over a common denominator.
a/b - c/d = (ad - bc) / bd
Multiply each numerator by the opposite denominator, subtract the second product from the first, and place the result over the product of the denominators.
If the second fraction is larger than the first, the result is a negative fraction. The calculator handles this by placing the negative sign on the numerator and still simplifying to lowest terms.
Frequently asked questions
Convert each mixed number to an improper fraction first, then subtract using the common-denominator method. Convert the result back to a mixed number if desired.
When two fractions are equal, their difference is zero. The calculator will display zero, confirming the fractions are equivalent.
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