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How Do You Solve an Equation With Fractions With Different Denominators Using Subtraction?
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Looking for practice solving equations containing fractions? In this tutorial, you'll see how to first convert a mixed fraction to an improper fraction and then subtract fractions with unlike denominators in order to solve an equation. Be sure to check you answers so you KNOW it's correct!
Background Tutorials
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Mixed Fractions and Improper Fractions
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How Do You Turn a Mixed Fraction Into an Improper Fraction?
Working with mixed fractions in equations can be tough, but things get easier if you convert them into improper fractions first. Once you learn this skill, you'll find yourself using it all the time, so take look at how to convert a mixed fraction to an improper fraction.
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Introduction to Algebraic Expressions
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How Do You Evaluate an Algebraic Expression?
Plugging variables into an expression is essential for solving many algebra problems. See how to plug in variable values by watching this tutorial.
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What is a Variable?
You can't do algebra without working with variables, but variables can be confusing. If you've ever wondered what variables are, then this tutorial is for you!
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Adding Real Numbers
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How Do You Find a Common Denominator and a Least Common Denominator?
This tutorial gives you some practice finding a common denominator and the least common denominator of three fractions. There's only one least common denominator, but there are many common denominators. This tutorial gives you one. Can you find another?
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Subtracting Real Numbers
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How Do You Subtract Fractions with the Same Denominator?
Subtracting fractions with like denominators? Just subtract the numerators and put the result over the common denominator! To see this process in action, check out this tutorial!
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Further Exploration
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Solving One-Step Equations
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How Do You Solve an Equation With Fractions With The Same Denominators Using Addition?
Looking for practice solving equations containing fractions? Then check out this tutorial! Follow along and see how to add fractions with common denominators in order to solve an equation for a variable.
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How Do You Solve an Equation With Fractions With Different Denominators Using Addition?
Looking for practice solving equations containing fractions? In this tutorial, see how to add fractions with unlike denominators in order to solve an equation. Then, be sure to check you answers so you KNOW it's correct!
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