Practise the method.Example 11211−138Show worked answerAnswer: 15647Use common denominator 156:1211=156143 and 138=15696.Subtract the numerators: 156143−96=15647.The fraction is already in simplest form: 15647.Example 241−52Show worked answerAnswer: 20−3Use common denominator 20:41=205 and 52=208.Subtract the numerators: 205−8=20−3.The fraction is already in simplest form: 20−3.Example 342−53Show worked answerAnswer: 10−1Use common denominator 20:42=2010 and 53=2012.Subtract the numerators: 2010−12=20−2.Divide numerator and denominator by 2:10−1.