Subtraction of like fractions

Subtraction of like fractions

When subtracting a like fraction from another like fraction, write the difference between the numerators in the numerator and write the common denominator in the denominator.

Example 6.15

If Raju gat 7/12 part of a sugarcane and Sanju got 5/12 part of it, how much did Raju get as extra part?

Solution

To find out the extra part, we must subtract 5/12 from 7/12

Raju’s extra part = 7/12 − 5/12