Subtracting Fractions Worksheet

Practice subtracting fractions with common and uncommon denominators using visual models and equations.

Grade 5 Math FractionsAdding and Subtracting FractionsSubtracting Fractions

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2 Short AnswerFill in the BlanksMultiple ChoiceTrue / False

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CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.5.NF.A.1CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.5.NF.A.2

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fractionssubtractionmathgrade 5

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Subtracting Fractions

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Read each question carefully and subtract the fractions. Show your work.

1. Subtract the following fractions. Use the fraction bar to help you visualize.

7/8 - 3/8 = ?

2. 5/6 - 1/6 = ?

Find the least common denominator (LCD) for each pair of fractions.

3. The LCD of 1/2 and 1/3 is .

4. The LCD of 2/5 and 1/10 is .

5. Subtract the following fractions. Remember to find a common denominator first.

1/2 - 1/4 = ?

6. 3/4 - 1/3 = ?

7. Which of the following is equivalent to 5/6 - 2/3?

1/6

3/6

1/3

7/6

8. True or False: When subtracting fractions, you always subtract the denominators.

True

False

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