Grade 5 - Fractions - Butterfly Method: Add or Subtract Fractions with Unlike Denominators

In this video, we demonstrate how to subtract fractions with unlike denominators using the butterfly method. This method involves cross-multiplying the numerator of each fraction with the denominator of the other to create equivalent fractions with a common denominator. Once the fractions are converted, subtraction is straightforward, subtracting only the numerators while keeping the denominator the same.

This visual approach helps clarify the process and ensures students understand how to work with fractions that initially have different denominators.