IXL | Add and subtract fractions with like denominators: word problems

Doug drew an orange line that was 2/3 of an inch long. Then he drew a teal line that was 1/3 of an inch long. How much longer was the orange line than the teal line?

Write your answer as a fraction or as a whole or mixed number.

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Vicky and her sister went together to get haircuts. Vicky got 7/8 of an inch cut off and her sister got 3/8 of an inch cut off. Compared to her sister, how much more hair did Vicky get taken off?

Write your answer as a fraction or as a whole or mixed number.

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Find how much more Vicky got cut off by subtracting 3/8 from 7/8.

Subtract the numerators:

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Vicky got 4/8 of an inch more hair taken off.

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Lesson: Adding fractions with like denominators

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