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Subtracting Fractions with Like Denominators

Practice subtracting fractions with common denominators with this Grade 5 math worksheet, including visual fraction bar problems.

Grade 5 Math FractionsAdding and Subtracting FractionsSubtracting Fractions with Like Denominators
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CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.5.NF.A.1

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Subtracting Fractions with Like Denominators

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Subtract the fractions below. Make sure your answer is in simplest form.

1. 5/8 - 2/8 =

2. 7/10 - 3/10 =

3. 9/12 - 4/12 =

4. 6/7 - 1/7 =

Use the fraction bars to help you subtract. Shade the first fraction, then cross out the amount being subtracted.

5. 4/5 - 1/5 =

4/5

6. 3/4 - 2/4 =

3/4

Use the words below to complete the sentences.

numerator
denominator
subtract
same

7. When subtracting fractions with like denominators, you only   the numerators.

8. The   stays the same when subtracting fractions with like denominators.

9. To subtract fractions, the denominators must be the  .

10. To subtract 3/5 from 4/5, you subtract 3 from 4 and keep the denominator 5.

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True

F

False

11. The answer to 8/9 - 2/9 is 6/0.

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True

F

False

Solve the following word problems.

12. Sarah had 7/8 of a pizza. She ate 3/8 of the pizza. How much pizza is left?

13. A recipe calls for 5/6 cup of flour. If you have already used 1/6 cup, how much more flour do you need?