Example 3

7

6

–

5

6

=

?

The two fractions have same denominators so you can subtract the numerators:

(7 – 5)

6

=

2

6

This fraction can be reduced by dividing both the numerator and denominator by the Greatest Common Factor of 2 and 6 which is 2

2

6

=

	(2 ÷ 2)

	(6 ÷ 2)

=

	1

	3