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Subtracting Fractions Worksheet

Practice subtracting fractions with unlike denominators and mixed numbers.

Grade 6 Math FractionsAdding and Subtracting FractionsSubtracting Fractions
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CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.5.NF.A.1CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.5.NF.A.2

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Subtracting Fractions

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Read each question carefully and solve the fraction subtraction problems. Show your work where indicated.

Before you can subtract fractions with different denominators, you need to find a   denominator. This is the   common multiple (LCM) of the denominators.

1. Find the least common denominator for 1/3 and 1/5:  

2. Find the least common denominator for 3/4 and 1/6:  

Solve the following subtraction problems. Show your work.

3. 5/8 - 1/4

4. 2/3 - 1/6

5. What is 7/10 - 1/5?

a

6/10

b

6/5

c

1/2

d

5/10

6. Which expression is equivalent to 3/4 - 1/8?

a

3/4 - 2/8

b

6/8 - 1/8

c

3/8 - 1/8

d

3/4 - 1/4

Solve the following subtraction problems with mixed numbers. Show your work.

7. 3 1/2 - 1 1/4

8. 5 2/3 - 2 1/6

9. When subtracting mixed numbers, you always need to borrow from the whole number.

T

True

F

False

Solve the following word problems. Show your work.

10. Sarah had 7/8 of a pizza. She ate 1/2 of the pizza. How much pizza is left?