Adding and Subtracting Fractions with Like Denominators — Process

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=== When subtracting fractions with like denominators, you first have to simplify the top and bottom of the fractions.

Choose one answer

Option A: A

True: When you subtract fractions, you need to simplify so that you can cancel out the bottom of the fraction.

Option B: B

True: If the fractions cannot be simplified, then they cannot add together.

Option C: C

False: There is no need to simplify when subtracting fractions as long as they have like denominators.

Option D: D

False: Only the top part of fraction needs to be simplified since the bottom of the fraction stays the same.

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