Subtracting Fractions with Like Denominators
Practice subtracting fractions with common denominators with this Grade 5 math worksheet, including visual fraction bar problems.
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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 =
6. 3/4 - 2/4 =
Use the words below to complete the sentences.
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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False
11. The answer to 8/9 - 2/9 is 6/0.
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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?