Subtracting Fractions with Unlike Denominators
A worksheet for 4th graders to practice subtracting fractions with unlike denominators, including visual aids.
Grade 4
Math
FractionsAdding and Subtracting FractionsSubtracting Fractions with Unlike Denominators
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Standards
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.4.NF.B.3.C
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fractionssubtractionunlike denominatorsgrade 4math
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Subtracting Fractions with Unlike Denominators
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Read each question carefully and subtract the fractions. Show your work.
1. Subtract the fractions. Use the fraction bars to help you. 5/6 - 1/3 =
2. To subtract 3/4 - 1/2, the first step is to find a common . The least common denominator for 4 and 2 is .
3. Which of the following is the correct answer for 7/8 - 1/4?
a
5/8
b
6/8
c
3/8
d
1/2
4. Sarah had 3/5 of a pizza. She ate 1/10 of the whole pizza. How much pizza is left?
5. When subtracting fractions, you always need to find a common numerator.
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True
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False