Subtract Fractions

Subtract fractions online quickly and accurately, with a clear step-by-step solution.

How to subtract fractions?

1. Bring the fractions to a common denominator.
2. Subtract the second numerator from the first one and keep the common denominator.
3. If possible, simplify the resulting fraction by dividing numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor.
4. If the numerator is larger than the denominator, convert the improper fraction into a mixed number.

Other fraction operations with the fraction calculator:

• Multiply fractions
• Divide fractions
• Add fractions