Understanding Subtraction with Like Denominators in a Candy Selling Scenario
Explore an example of subtraction with like denominators using a scenario of selling candy. Learn how to subtract fractions with the same denominator, visualize the process with containers and bins, and arrive at the correct answer step by step.
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AN EXAMPLE OF SUBTRACTION WITH LIKE DENOMINATORS You sell candy .
Each container has 8 bins When describing how many containers you have to sell, your DENOMINATOR is 8. This is the number of pieces your whole is divided into. 8 bins
If you didnt know, now you know A bin is a box or enclosed space for storing things. A container is an object like a box, a crate or a can that can hold something. You can have containers inside of containers, like boxes inside of boxes
OKAY, NOW BACK TO THE PROBLEM
Here are 28/8 containers. That can also be written as 28 8 4 8 Or as 3 Or as 3
Again, here are 28/8 containers. If you take away 4/8
You have 24/8 4/8 If you re still not sure of the answer, count the number of bins
