Weight in 45 tons Weight out 23 tons

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Weight in = 45 ¾ tons Weight out = 23 ¼ tons

Weight in = 45 ¾ tons Weight out = 23 ¼ tons

At the end of this module, you should be able to subtract fractions

At the end of this module, you should be able to subtract fractions

When subtracting fractions, treat the bottom numbers the same way you do for addition.

When subtracting fractions, treat the bottom numbers the same way you do for addition.

When subtracting a fraction from a whole number, borrow a 1 from the whole

When subtracting a fraction from a whole number, borrow a 1 from the whole number, then rename it as a fraction.

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Weight in = 45 ¾ tons Weight out = 23 ¼ tons

Weight in = 45 ¾ tons Weight out = 23 ¼ tons

Subtract whole numbers first, borrow if necessary, subtract the fractions, then combine.

Subtract whole numbers first, borrow if necessary, subtract the fractions, then combine.

Weight in = 45 ¾ tons Weight out = 23 ¼ tons

Weight in = 45 ¾ tons Weight out = 23 ¼ tons

Weight in = 45 ¾ tons Weight out = 23 ¼ tons

Weight in = 45 ¾ tons Weight out = 23 ¼ tons

Weight in = 45 ¾ tons Weight out = 23 ¼ tons Weight of

Weight in = 45 ¾ tons Weight out = 23 ¼ tons Weight of scrap left at the dump

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Like with addition, fractions must have the same bottom number to subtract them.

Like with addition, fractions must have the same bottom number to subtract them.

If the bottom number of one (or more) of the fractions divides evenly into

If the bottom number of one (or more) of the fractions divides evenly into the bottom number of another fraction, rename the fraction(s) so they have the larger bottom number.

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You are working on a plumbing job and need a piece of pipe that

You are working on a plumbing job and need a piece of pipe that is. The pipe you have is. How much pipe will be left after you cut the piece you need?

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