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Subtracting Fractions with Like Denominators

A worksheet for 4th graders to practice subtracting fractions with like denominators, including visual models.

Grade 4 Math FractionsAdding and Subtracting FractionsSubtracting Fractions with Like Denominators
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2 Short AnswerFill in the BlanksMultiple ChoiceTrue / False

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CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.4.NF.B.3

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Subtracting Fractions with Like Denominators

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Read each question carefully and subtract the fractions. Use the fraction bars to help you visualize the problems.

1. Look at the fraction bar. If you start with 4/5 and take away 1/5, how much is left?

4/5

Answer:  

2. Subtract the fractions: 7/8 - 3/8 = ?

7/8

Answer:  

3. 5/6 - 2/6 =  

4. 9/10 - 4/10 =  

5. 3/4 - 1/4 =  

6. Which subtraction problem has a difference of 2/7?

a

5/7 - 1/7

b

4/7 - 2/7

c

6/7 - 3/7

d

3/7 - 0/7

7. The answer to 6/9 - 2/9 is 4/9.

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True

F

False

8. Sarah had a pizza cut into 8 slices. She ate 3 slices. What fraction of the pizza is left?

9. A recipe calls for 5/6 cup of flour. If you already put in 1/6 cup, how much more flour do you need?