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

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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 =

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