A fraction represents a numerical value, which defines the parts of a whole.

It represents the equal parts of the whole. A fraction has two parts, namely numerator and denominator. The number on the top is called the numerator, and the number on the bottom is called the denominator.

Explanation: In this image, \$566/780\$ represents a portion of a whole with 566 parts out of a total of 780 equal parts.

Subtracting fractions is finding the difference between two or more fractions with the same or different denominators.

It involves converting the whole number into a fraction with the same denominator as the fraction and then performing the subtraction.

Explanation: \$2 - 1/3 = 5/3\$

Fractions that have the same denominators are known as like fractions.

The two fractions stem from \$p/q\$ and \$r/s\$, and their denominators q and s are equal (i.e., q = s), so they are like fractions.

When Subtracting like fractions, you can add the numerators while keeping the denominator unchanged.

Explanation: \$13/45, 20/45, 40/45\$ The denominator is 45 fractions, so the above are like fractions.

Fractions that have unequal denominators are known as unlike fractions.

The two fractions stem from \$p/q\$ and \$r/s\$, and their denominators q and s are equal (i.e.,q ≠ s), so they are unlike fractions.

Unlike fractions, make the denominators the same first and then subtract them.

Explanation: The numbers \$3/4, 7/9, 12/10, and 33/20\$ are unlike fractions.

A mixed fraction is a type of fraction in which there is a whole number part and a fractional part.

A mixed fraction is a combination of the whole number part and a fraction.

Explanation: \$22 4/8\$is an example of a mixed fraction.

Here 22 is the whole number, and \$4/8\$is the fraction number.