Fractions subtraction trick - the fast way!

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  • Опубліковано 26 лип 2024
  • Forget finding common denominators when subtracting dissimilar fractions - this way is much faster and easier. This video also looks at how to deal with mixed numbers and simplification. Oh yeah..and at the end can you beat me? Not a chance!
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  • @sunbun21
    @sunbun21 7 років тому +341

    Hi! I'm 10 years old and fractions really bother me, your videos REALLY help me understand math. I just wanted to say thank you and that I enjoy watching your videos!

    • @cloudminingqueen
      @cloudminingqueen 4 роки тому +11

      edit: yes im editing my old cringe comments so you didn't read what i wrote

    • @clyde10k40
      @clyde10k40 4 роки тому +2

      @@cloudminingqueen i am :)

    • @cloudminingqueen
      @cloudminingqueen 4 роки тому +5

      Yay!:) lol I'm so childish
      edit: i still am after an year smh

    • @raideraxe203
      @raideraxe203 4 роки тому +4

      @@cloudminingqueen He's 12 now. But I'm 16 currently.

    • @cloudminingqueen
      @cloudminingqueen 4 роки тому +2

      @@raideraxe203 yea I know:)

  • @njredrob
    @njredrob 6 років тому +85

    WOW ,,, It’s been 37 Years and could never do fractions thanks to this guy he taught me in less than 5 min

  • @jayleezy6889
    @jayleezy6889 5 років тому +95

    When I take my test... I'll have this guys Australian voice in my head... Thank you sir!!!

  • @andreadianebrown7543
    @andreadianebrown7543 3 роки тому +3

    Have always been bad at math, but used your videos 4 years ago to get into nursing school. Have to take another entrance exam for school again with similar math as before. Thought I had saved your videos, but didn’t, and all I could remember was it was the “Australian guy” who taught me- can’t believe I found you again! Thank you so much for making math easy for me! Subscribed!

  • @lauramariawaugh5719
    @lauramariawaugh5719 4 роки тому +48

    I knew how to do this from school but I never learned how to work out the shortcuts. Thanks for making it even simpler 🐞

  • @ennisel
    @ennisel 6 років тому +16

    You're amazing.
    Did this at school years ago, you brought it back fresh and nice!

  • @grahamd5418
    @grahamd5418 6 років тому +33

    Wow I can finally do fractions after all these years. I dont know why I always thought they were difficult. Thank you so much!

    • @patriotjon8535
      @patriotjon8535 2 роки тому +5

      But what are you going to use it on? I am 60 years old, And have never had a reason to use this math in my life.

    • @deb6061
      @deb6061 2 роки тому +4

      @@patriotjon8535 Well, for one thing just knowing you understand and can solve the fractions is a great feeling and, second, maybe you can help someone else who is struggling with fractions. For myself, I will be confident doing fractions and I will be able to help my grandson if he needs it. I've always been afraid of math because I didn't understand it and I've always thought I was inept at math, but now I know I just never had anyone who knew how to teach it so I could understand it. Have a GREAT day! :)

    • @lan5142
      @lan5142 2 роки тому +1

      Don’t you wish more math teachers were like him? I think alot of them need to be re-educated on how to teach math!😁

    • @grahamd5418
      @grahamd5418 2 роки тому +1

      Exactly right DC.

  • @bbw420latinajayvlogs9
    @bbw420latinajayvlogs9 7 років тому +23

    I'm getting ready to do a test placement for my GED test, this way helps me alot.
    Thanks!
    :)

  • @janeevanz
    @janeevanz 5 років тому +21

    I need college teachers like u, who are enthusiastic.

  • @equestriandaisy7127
    @equestriandaisy7127 6 років тому +12

    you saved me when I thought I forgot about how to add mixed numbers lol

  • @RTD1947
    @RTD1947 5 років тому +2

    Where were you when I needed this!!! 55 years ago!!!

  • @alexandriacarter8495
    @alexandriacarter8495 5 років тому +16

    Absolutely fantastic. Given me the confidence i needed by heloing me understand... Cheers 😃

  • @zenohh9008
    @zenohh9008 4 роки тому +10

    Bro tbh you’ve saved me countless times, hope u can save me again.

  • @indigorose3078
    @indigorose3078 6 років тому +5

    You make learning fractions so easy and I've struggled for years! Thankyou so much!

  • @mj369lucky7
    @mj369lucky7 3 роки тому +1

    I use your video's to teach my 9 year old and he loves your videos! You make easy for him to understand. Thank you!

  • @karenveasey9012
    @karenveasey9012 6 років тому +11

    Thank you! I'm now making sense of this.

  • @makalsalahat7560
    @makalsalahat7560 7 років тому +30

    Yoo I aced my math test thanks to you, your awesome bro!!!
    THX

  • @loweladiano7371
    @loweladiano7371 5 років тому +18

    I love the way you teach thank you it helps me lot to refresh I love math.

    • @Official_Trey269
      @Official_Trey269 3 роки тому +1

      lies

    • @HuTao-..
      @HuTao-.. 2 роки тому +1

      @@Official_Trey269 wat, even I like math. Just becuz other ppl say math is “mental abuse to humans” that does not mean everyone hates it. It’s his/her opinion. U should respect it.

  • @gagek.2830
    @gagek.2830 3 роки тому +2

    Thank you! I haven’t done mixed fractions in so long because of quarantine, so I came here to remember and test myself. Everything just came back to be like a flying brick though. Lol

  • @tonymurphy9112
    @tonymurphy9112 5 років тому

    I am a 52 year old man and I sucked at fractions at school. Trying to help my kid's I came across your website and now my kid's and I understand fractions. Thank you 👍

  • @Mac_andchesse_473
    @Mac_andchesse_473 3 роки тому +67

    When my Teacher explains how to do fractions I don’t get it
    Then when this guy explains fractions I get it first try🤣

    • @Ayejayybro
      @Ayejayybro 3 роки тому +1

      XD

    • @kiara_nights8857
      @kiara_nights8857 3 роки тому +1

      They really out here spending one.hour to explain this

    • @thereader8274
      @thereader8274 2 роки тому

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  • @gildajames3208
    @gildajames3208 3 роки тому +10

    I'm understanding fractions better now than when I was in school.

    • @chocolateangel8743
      @chocolateangel8743 3 роки тому +1

      That's not surprising. I've seen videos in which high school math teachers (have to take calculus and higher-level math to teach) have admitted that they didn't really understand fractions until they had taught for a while. These days, the standards for math educators have been raised. They actually have to understand concepts, math logic, and be able to see problems from multiple perspectives.
      Simply memorizing the standard algorithm isn't good enough, anymore. I've even seen some math teachers with shirts that say, "Math is a language," which is how I personally view it. If you want to have an even better understanding of fractions, I recommend you check out Dr. James Tanton here on UA-cam. He is quite creative and visual and does things outside-of-the-box.

  • @jchacon9362
    @jchacon9362 4 роки тому

    I love math. My husband who is more of a History buff hates math, but he loves watching your videos and gets amazed when he sees a 2 minute short cut on a problem that probably took him about 20 minutes to do. Love your videos. Keep them coming 😘

  • @virginiaernest5951
    @virginiaernest5951 6 років тому +1

    Wooow!!! I've been failing in class because of this type of work. I found this video and it's soooo easy. Thank you!!!

  • @yudittann7281
    @yudittann7281 6 років тому +5

    Thanks THANKS
    You have helped me refresh my mind....
    I'm a mom with a 5th grader and i need to help her... it's amazed at how far we as mother love our children that it's like me back in elementary.
    Once aging THANKS

    • @jluisjimenez3582
      @jluisjimenez3582 5 років тому

      Yuditt Espinoza pero no entiendo porque de dónde sale el 1 sobre el 6 al final

    • @jluisjimenez3582
      @jluisjimenez3582 5 років тому

      Yuditt Espinoza de donde sale el 5 sobre 6al final

  • @ashantewilliams6176
    @ashantewilliams6176 7 років тому +6

    Thanks for taking the time out to teach this it help me out a lot i use to have a hard time with subtracting fraction and now i can do it with no problem 👌👌

  • @annnyahh7866
    @annnyahh7866 4 роки тому +1

    I am over 30's now still math is my waterloo.. Tnx tecmath

  • @sglashes
    @sglashes 3 роки тому +1

    Excellent explanation! Thank you so much!

  • @ijeomaihegboro7321
    @ijeomaihegboro7321 6 років тому +5

    thx this is awesome the minute u taught me I learnt it carry on your good skills

  • @flazombieguns
    @flazombieguns 4 роки тому +6

    Thank you! I understand now and will most likely not have a D in Math anymore😅 Thanks bro, stay mathtastic➕✖➖➗✔

  • @jeremycownover8082
    @jeremycownover8082 7 років тому +2

    Thank you so much, This will really help me on my test :)

  • @LANFUMING
    @LANFUMING 3 роки тому +2

    Littering your sound is better than Mathantics. Before i watch you i watch him everyday. Know thanks for encouraging me😃

  • @brittanydunaj9109
    @brittanydunaj9109 7 років тому +25

    Thank you for making this video. I found it to be not only helpful, but you made it fun. :)

  • @bambamnj
    @bambamnj 2 роки тому +3

    for mixed numbers I've always resolved the whole numbers first and this way I only have to convert one side of the problem to an improper fraction. so based on your first example:
    2 1/4 - 1 1/3 - First I would just subtract out the whole numbers so 2 - 1 = 1
    my equation now becomes 1 1/4 - 1/3 - now I convert the 1 1/4 to an improper fraction which gives me 5/4
    my equation is now 5/4 - 1/3 now make them have the common denominator, so 5/4 becomes 15/12 and 1/3 becomes 4/12
    my final equation becomes 15/12 - 4/12 which equals 11/12

  • @akcollete
    @akcollete 4 роки тому +2

    my man, BRO THIS MAKES IT SO GOD DAMN SIMPLE OMG

  • @margaretwarorua1041
    @margaretwarorua1041 2 роки тому

    Weird I couldn't grasp this concept in school now my 10yr old son thinks am a genius thank God for UA-cam.This guys voice will make any one love fractions.🙏🙏

  • @rodrigoarguello2721
    @rodrigoarguello2721 4 роки тому +3

    Really helps me understand fractions better cause before fractions were like HELL fro me and now i will use your triks to help me thanks sooo much

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    @gamelover6543 8 років тому +8

    I've heard good things about you i have faith in you

  • @bored1980
    @bored1980 2 роки тому

    I'm 41 years old and I've only now learned how to subtract fractions. Thank you.

  • @couldbe7858
    @couldbe7858 2 роки тому

    Thank you so much last year i couldn;t finish the test in time because our school didn't want us knowing about this but this year because of it I got top of my class. thank you so much liking and subscribing!

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    @jeremycownover8082 7 років тому +389

    Wish you were my math teacher:)

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    @InfinityBuilders1 7 років тому +3

    You are an excellent teacher! Thank you so much.

  • @cruisingaltitudewaitress3396
    @cruisingaltitudewaitress3396 4 роки тому

    I’m 62! Thank you for making math make sense. You are doing yeoman’s work!

  • @E_van714
    @E_van714 2 роки тому

    Dude I'm 31 and I just learned how to do fractions from your videos!! Thank you so much

  • @princessdiynatics4932
    @princessdiynatics4932 8 років тому +4

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    @radhakishanerrao9615 4 роки тому +4

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    @abdullahimuhammed3236 3 роки тому +1

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    @tamamufc4671 7 років тому +71

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  • @juanitaj5248
    @juanitaj5248 5 років тому +3

    thank you for slowing down, we can absorb much easier.

  • @legonan7020
    @legonan7020 7 років тому

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  • @russtorque2993
    @russtorque2993 3 роки тому

    I have now improved much better with whole numbers & fractions. This gent teaches quiet transparently and concise and explains in thorough detail

  • @michaelcampofiori2600
    @michaelcampofiori2600 7 років тому +8

    Good Evening Love this youtube channel ! I've learned more with this guy than i did in school! when it come to fractions could you explain to me how you know when to use the proper method. I just need further explanation on when to multiply and when to divide when it come to fractions problems like these ones. Thank You for your help!

  • @raconteur7515
    @raconteur7515 6 років тому +7

    This helped me more than my teacher can.

    • @funky6222
      @funky6222 3 роки тому

      i agree
      this guy is good i learned addition fraction in just a few minutes and now im superior than my classmates

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      @miraculousfan1239 3 роки тому

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    @mosspally6995 5 років тому

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  • @silviabarrios6210
    @silviabarrios6210 8 років тому +1

    I love how you teach this!! In scared of fractions honestly 😂🙄 , and I don't understand anything in class , yes I ask question but I get even more confused . Thanks so much I feel so confident about the test tomorrow now. Thanks really!

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    @lisem6165 4 роки тому +4

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    @stefanleutert543 5 років тому +4

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    • @vfew.shiesty6596
      @vfew.shiesty6596 4 роки тому +1

      Stefan Leutert I’m about to take the asvab now bro LOL

    • @VictorAlicea
      @VictorAlicea 4 роки тому +1

      Same reason I’m here! Need to score high for my ASVAB/AFQT.
      His methods are so much faster and make more sense, then what I was taught in school.

    • @vfew.shiesty6596
      @vfew.shiesty6596 4 роки тому

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    • @VictorAlicea
      @VictorAlicea 4 роки тому

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      @vfew.shiesty6596 4 роки тому +2

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  • @j.c.sworld5775
    @j.c.sworld5775 2 роки тому

    Just shared this with my daughter! I can work these in my head but have very little patience teaching her.

  • @abdullahimuhammed3236
    @abdullahimuhammed3236 3 роки тому +2

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    @tianarudd4611 7 років тому +16

    i have exams tomorrow! thank you so much, this really helped me

  • @savagehearted9612
    @savagehearted9612 5 років тому +4

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    @stuartbell1242 8 років тому +1

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    @lan5142 2 роки тому

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    @shaf4811 3 роки тому +3

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    @anabautista667 5 років тому +17

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  • @AliHasan-oz1fm
    @AliHasan-oz1fm 10 років тому

    i just spend entire day from the book trying to learn adding n subtracting, but i learned it in 8 mins from this video thank you so much!

  • @Morgan_Vella
    @Morgan_Vella 6 років тому +2

    as a year 9 student you really are a lifesaver

  • @dunichtich100
    @dunichtich100 5 років тому +23

    The "titlepicture" of this video shown here is actually wrong 🙈
    3,1/4 - 1, 2/3= 19/12 and NOT 8/12

  • @KarinaHernandez-nv2go
    @KarinaHernandez-nv2go 6 років тому +3

    thanks for the lesson

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    @mangojuice8431 7 років тому

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    @berniesalivio3281 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the vedio its easy to understand...more our teacher before..

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    @kingwolf277 6 років тому +24

    Had a test on fractions, YOU saved my life from getting a F... :D

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    @bryanrivera6065 9 років тому +3

    Thanks for helping

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    today was my summative test and I am glad that I've stumbled here :D

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    @rosalindclowe5591 3 роки тому

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    @boodleYT 6 років тому +3

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    @naturalbeauty8901 7 років тому +4

    I really like how you explain each step . I'm understanding fractions more thank you

  • @samilette2010
    @samilette2010 3 роки тому +1

    Wow I loved how fast I finally got it so I can help my kids .

  • @Hai1lol
    @Hai1lol Рік тому

    Thank u so much for ur efforts it's been years now it's 2022, I had a lot of struggle doing fractions but ur wonderful videos has improved my mind a lot!

  • @crisguevara2871
    @crisguevara2871 6 років тому +3

    i got an A on my math test thanks you tecmath u really help:)

  • @kanvasking7776
    @kanvasking7776 7 років тому +10

    10 yr old me: When will I ever use long division in real life?
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    (Opens daughters backpack)
    Oh, you son of a bitch!!

    • @Aguilarbg
      @Aguilarbg 6 років тому

      Kanvas King this was me this week. I literally wanted to cry because I couldn't remember how to do it and I came across this video. Made it so much easier for me

    • @josemartin257
      @josemartin257 6 років тому

      biridiana gonzalez this vid isn't even on long division lol😂

    • @crisguevara2871
      @crisguevara2871 6 років тому +1

      lol

  • @jesswade6250
    @jesswade6250 2 роки тому

    whish u were around 40 45 yrs ago when i was in school..lol now i know how to do fractions..thank you

  • @sandrasanders706
    @sandrasanders706 2 роки тому

    Were were you 6 years ago??!! You made this simple to understand.

  • @ryandurfee2973
    @ryandurfee2973 8 років тому +9

    Thanks for the help

    • @larecka1529
      @larecka1529 8 років тому +4

      you can say that again

  • @borracheets6974
    @borracheets6974 7 років тому +4

    probly helped a lot of people out tho respect bro

  • @ezucra
    @ezucra 3 роки тому

    I love it, fast and so easy, not like others, so organized and understandable.
    My score was droping to like 0 then i saw this and was like i will try it

  • @gabrieltelebancogamingandv2103
    @gabrieltelebancogamingandv2103 3 роки тому +2

    thank you im not good at math but you teached me now i now what i should do and answer in my exam

  • @alyciabagwell9633
    @alyciabagwell9633 7 років тому +57

    Does this trick get the accurate answer every time?

  • @RenAmamiya99
    @RenAmamiya99 7 років тому +13

    Thank u

  • @twinmason8285
    @twinmason8285 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much u are really showing me the way I just started looking at u a few hours ago and I understand very well!!! Your amazing

  • @MrKillstreakGamer
    @MrKillstreakGamer 10 років тому +1

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    • @MrKillstreakGamer
      @MrKillstreakGamer 9 років тому

      Not the best grade.. Because like i said "I suck at maths!" But this did help.. so i got better than expected

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      @brimmenyasmertute856 9 років тому

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    • @godfather4047
      @godfather4047 8 років тому

      you know that youre allowed to use the calculator for gcse right?

  • @dianeking6374
    @dianeking6374 4 роки тому +4

    So easy i wish you were my teacher when i was in school

  • @julieplus6
    @julieplus6 7 років тому +3

    I have a math test tomorrow thx

  • @discoveringdionne
    @discoveringdionne 6 років тому

    Greatest math teacher ever GOD bless you

  • @icon8041
    @icon8041 7 років тому

    Best fraction video on UA-cam! Thanks for the help!

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    @angelicaortega5378 7 років тому +7

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  • @susanyarcia3155
    @susanyarcia3155 7 років тому +7

    I don't understand my math teacher because her voice is hearless

    • @mohammeduddin3850
      @mohammeduddin3850 7 років тому

      That is the same with my teacher! Gosh, I can''t hear her.

  • @lampter6944
    @lampter6944 3 роки тому +1

    When my teacher is speaking: Gobbledygook
    When he's speaking: I get it now!

  • @simwanzamutumba1148
    @simwanzamutumba1148 6 років тому

    oh this really helped me...you way more better than my Numeracy teacher