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Subtract fractions with different denominators
Work out the difference. First find a common denominator.
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In this exercise you subtract two fractions with different denominators. The method is the same as for addition: find a common denominator, convert both fractions, and then subtract the numerators. The larger fraction is shown first so the answer is always positive.
What does this generator do?
Picks two fractions with small, different denominators (the larger one is always shown first) and asks for the difference.
How to use it
Find a common denominator, convert both fractions, then subtract the numerators. Any equivalent fraction is accepted.
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