Question

When subtracting fractions that have the same denominator, which of the following steps is correct?

पर्याय

• Subtract the denominators and keep the numerator the same.

• Subtract the numerators and keep the denominator the same.

• Subtract both the numerators and the denominators.

• Multiply the numerators and subtract the denominators.

Answer 1

Subtract the numerators and keep the denominator the same.

Explanation: 

When fractions have the same denominator, subtract the numerators and keep the denominator unchanged.