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Subtracting Like Fractions

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Subtracting Like Fractions

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📚 Part 1: Multiple Choice

Remember: When subtracting like fractions, subtract the numerators and keep the denominator the same!

1. What is 5/8 - 2/8?

3/8

3/16

7/8

3/6

2. What is 7/9 - 4/9?

3/9

11/9

3/18

3/0

3. Sarah had 6/10 of a chocolate bar. She ate 2/10 of it. How much is left?

4/10

8/10

4/20

6/8

4. Which of these are examples of like fractions? (Check all that apply)

3/7 and 2/7

4/5 and 1/3

8/12 and 5/12

2/6 and 3/8

✏️ Part 2: Solve the Problems

5. Calculate these subtractions. Show your working in the box below each problem.

a) 9/11 - 3/11 = _______

b) 8/15 - 5/15 = _______

c) 10/12 - 7/12 = _______

6. Word Problem: Tom's family ordered a pizza cut into 16 equal slices. They ate 11/16 of the pizza for dinner and 3/16 for a late snack. What fraction of the pizza was left?

Answer: _______ of the pizza was left.

7. Fill in the missing numbers:

a) ___/6 - 2/6 = 3/6

b) 7/10 - ___/10 = 4/10

c) 9/14 - 6/14 = ___/14

🎯 Part 3: Challenge Questions

8. Explain in your own words: Why do the denominators stay the same when subtracting like fractions?
9. Create your own subtraction problem using like fractions and solve it:

My problem: _______ - _______ = _______

10. Circle the mistake in this subtraction and write the correct answer:

Student's work: 8/13 - 3/13 = 5/26

The mistake is: _________________________________

The correct answer is: _______

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