Subtracting Fractions with Like Denominators
Practice subtracting fractions with common denominators using visual models and equations.
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Subtracting Fractions with Like Denominators
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Read each question carefully and subtract the fractions. Show your work.
Use the fraction bars to help you subtract. Shade the first fraction, then cross out the amount being subtracted.
1. 3/4 - 1/4 = ?
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2. 5/6 - 2/6 = ?
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Subtract the fractions. Remember to only subtract the numerators.
3. 7/8 - 3/8 =
4. 4/5 - 2/5 =
5. 9/10 - 4/10 =
6. 6/7 - 1/7 =
Solve the following word problems.
7. Sarah had 5/8 of a pizza. She ate 2/8 of the pizza. How much pizza is left?
8. A recipe calls for 7/10 cup of flour. If you have already added 3/10 cup, how much more flour do you need?
9. Which equation shows the correct subtraction?
4/6 - 1/6 = 3/12
4/6 - 1/6 = 3/6
4/6 - 1/6 = 5/6
4/6 - 1/6 = 3/0
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