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W1.C. Math6 - Q1 - M6NS-Ia-86 - Adds and Subtracts Simple Fractions and Mixed Numbers Without or With Regrouping

The document provides instructions on how to subtract fractions, including similar and dissimilar fractions, as well as mixed numbers. It outlines the steps for finding the least common denominator, subtracting numerators, and simplifying the result. Additionally, it includes exercises for practice in subtracting fractions and mixed numbers.

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W1.C. Math6 - Q1 - M6NS-Ia-86 - Adds and Subtracts Simple Fractions and Mixed Numbers Without or With Regrouping

The document provides instructions on how to subtract fractions, including similar and dissimilar fractions, as well as mixed numbers. It outlines the steps for finding the least common denominator, subtracting numerators, and simplifying the result. Additionally, it includes exercises for practice in subtracting fractions and mixed numbers.

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GENERALIZATIONS Example 3

Subtraction of fraction involves taking away or deducting things 𝟓 𝟐


Subtract: 𝟓 𝟔 - 𝟑 𝟓
just like subtraction of whole numbers. In subtracting similar fractions,
the numerators are the only ones being subtracted. The difference must 5
Step 1: 5 6 - 3 5 = (5-3) - 6 − 5
2 5 2
Subtract the whole numbers and then
be written above the common denominator. Simplify, if possible.
the fractions. Since the denominators
To subtract dissimilar fractions, determine the least common 5 2 25 18
of the fractional parts are different
denominator (LCD) and get the equivalent fractions using this Step 2: (2) - 6 − 5 = 30 − 30 let’s find its LCD. The LCD of 6 and
5 is 30.
denominator. Subtract the numerators and write the difference over the
common denominator. Simplify or write your answer in lowest terms, if 25−18 7
Step 3: (2) = 2 30 Subtract the fractional parts.
possible. 30
𝟓 𝟐 𝟕
To subtract mixed numbers, subtract first the whole number Step 3: 𝟓 - 𝟑 = 2
𝟔 𝟓 𝟑𝟎 Final answer.
parts. Change the fractional parts to like fractions. Subtract the fractional
parts and write the answer in simplest form.
Exercise 1
Example 1
𝟓 𝟏 Shade each model to show the answer to the following
Subtract: - mathematical sentences.
𝟖 𝟖
5 1 𝟑 𝟏
Step 1: 8 - 8 Write the given 1. 2 - =
𝟒 𝟒
5−1 𝟑 𝟏
Step 2: Subtract the numerators and 2. 10 𝟔 - 7 𝟑 =
8
copy the common denominators
𝟐 𝟏 𝟏
5
Step 3: 8 - 8 = 8 or 8
1 4 1
Write the answer in lowest term.
3. 𝟓 - 3 - =
𝟒 𝟖 𝟒

Example 2 Exercise 2
𝟒 𝟏
Subtract: -𝟐 Subtract the following and fill in the box with the correct answer.
𝟓
4 1 1 1 3−2 3 1
Step 1: 5 - 2 Write the given 1. -3= = 2. 44 - 16 = (4-1) -
2
4 1 𝟖 𝟓 7
Step 2: 5 - 2 = 𝟏𝟎 - 𝟏𝟎 Determine the LCD. The LCD of 5 and 2 is 10. = or
12
Then get the equivalent fractions.
8−5 𝟑
Step 3: = Subtract the numerators over the common
10 𝟏𝟎
denominator. 6 3 4 1
3. 712 - 312 = 4 or 4. 1 - 7 - 3 = - 21 - 21
4 1 𝟑
Step 4: 5 - 2 = 𝟏𝟎 Final answer.
= 21 - 21 = 21
Exercise 3
Subtract the following fractions.
2 1 5 1 4 3
1. -5= 2. 6 - 6 = 3. 4 5 - 2 4 =
3

4 5 3 1 9 6 3
4. 17 5 - 10 9 = 5. 5 8 − 2 4 = 6. 510 - 410 - 3 10 =

3 1 4 2 4 7
7. 108 - 2 4 = 8. 1- 7 - 5 = 9. 3 5 – 2 10 =

Numeracy Skill

Complete the number sentences.

415 + 362 - 194 =

+ + + +
Adds and subtracts simple fractions and mixed
277 + 409 - 384 = numbers without or with regrouping M6NS-Ia-86
(Q1, Wk1-C)
- - - -
MARK JOHN A. BELLEZA
306 + 211 - 186 = Writer
FEDERICO B. LADON, JR.
= = = =
Layout Artist
+ - = KIM S. ARCEÑA, EdD
EPS I - Mathematics

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