Pearson Algebra 1 Common Core, 2011
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3. Dividing Polynomials
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Exercise 71 Page 683

To subtract fractions with the same denominator, we subtract their numerators and keep the denominators the same.

1/2y

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When adding or subtracting fractions, they should have the same denominator. In this exercise, we have two fractions with the same denominator. 7/12y - 1/12y To subtract fractions with the same denominator, we subtract their numerators and keep the denominators the same.
7/12y-1/12y
7 - 1/12y
6/12y
1/2y