How do i subtract fractions and break them down to the simplest form?
Fractions must have a common denominator for you to subtract them. 5/8 – 3/8 = 2/8 To find the simplest form, find a number that is common to the numerator and the denominator, then divide both by that number. As long as you can find a number common to both the numerator and the denominator you are not at the lowest or simplest form! 4/20= dividing the numerator and the denominator by 2, 2/10 ooops not done yet, 2/10 dividing by 2 = 1/5 Now we are done!