Complete the missing fraction
What is the missing fraction?
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Complete the missing fraction
What is the missing fraction?
To solve the problem , we will use the concept of subtraction of fractions to find the missing fraction.
Let's follow these steps:
Step 1: The initial fraction (minuend) is and the result (difference) is .
Step 2: Apply the formula from our analysis: . That means .
Step 3: Perform the subtraction by subtracting the numerators:
.
Therefore, the missing fraction is .
\( \frac{1}{3}+\frac{1}{4}= \)
Adding gives you , but that's not what was subtracted. Think of it like this: if you start with 2 cookies and end with 1 cookie, you ate 1 cookie, not 3!
Use the inverse operation! Since the original problem is subtraction, work backwards by thinking: "What do I subtract from the first number to get the result?"
You'd need to find a common denominator first, then subtract the numerators. But since both fractions have the same denominator (5), you can subtract directly!
Yes! Substitute your answer back: . If the left side equals the right side, you're correct!
In subtraction, the subtrahend is the number being subtracted (the second number). When it's missing, you need to figure out what was taken away from the first number.
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