Subtracting Fractions:
Same Denominator
Subtract pairs of fractions with the same denominator; No simplifying; Vertical problems. (example: 3/5 - 1/5 = 2/5)
3rd through 5th Grades
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Subtract fractions with the same denominator; Requires simplifying; Vertical problems. (example: 7/9 - 1/9 = 2/3)
3rd through 5th Grades
This page has twelve subtraction problems. Problems have like denominators (example: 4/5 - 2/5)
3rd Grade
The polygons at the top of the page have fractions written in them. Subtract pairs of shapes. For example: Subtract the number in the octagon from the number in the hexagon.
3rd through 5th Grades
Subtract the fractions with like denominators; Horizontal problems. (example: 2/3 - 1/3 = 1/3)
3rd through 5th Grades
Practice subtracting fractions with the same denominators using this variety worksheet.
3rd and 4th Grades
This set has 30 task cards for teaching kids about subtracting fractions with like denominators. Use these cards for small group instruction, peer practice sessions, on your document reader, or as exit slips.
3rd through 5th Grades
Subtracting Fractions:
Different Denominators
Worksheet for subtracting fractions with unlike denominators; Only one denominator needs to be changed; Vertical problems; Requires simplifying. (example: 2/3 - 1/6 = 1/2)
4th through 6th Grades
Subtract fractions with unlike denominators. (example: 2/6 - 1/3)
4th through 6th Grades
This page contains a dozen horizontal problems. Find differences between pairs of fractions with unlike denominators and simplify. (example: 4/5 - 2/3)
4th and 5th Grades
Subtract numbers shown in various polygons. For example: Subtract the fraction in the pentagon from the fraction in the hexagon.
4th through 6th Grades
Choose a fraction from each circle shown at the top of the page. Then subtract.
4th through 6th Grades
This worksheet features both addition and subtraction problems. All problems are horizontal and have unlike denominators.
4th and 5th Grades
Use this worksheet to practice different ways of subtracting fractions with different denominators.
3rd and 4th Grades
Use these task cards to solve fraction subtraction problems with unlike denominators.
4th through 6th Grades