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How do you subtract fractions with different denominators?
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How do you subtract fractions with different denominators?

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1.Find the Lowest Common Denominator(LCD) of the fractions.

Rename the fractions to have the LCD.

Subtract the numerators of the fractions.

The difference will be the numerator and the LCD will be the denominator of the answer.

Simplify the Fraction.

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