Start with 5/6.
Take away 2/6. Same denominator means same-sized pieces.
Subtract the numerators: 5 - 2 = 3.
So 5/6 - 2/6 = 3/6 = 1/2.
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Lesson 10
Take away fraction pieces, using a common denominator when needed
Start with 5/6.
Take away 2/6. Same denominator means same-sized pieces.
Subtract the numerators: 5 - 2 = 3.
So 5/6 - 2/6 = 3/6 = 1/2.