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Fraction Subtraction
Learning Intention: To subtract fractions with like denominators
HOT TIP
3 2 1
- =
When subtracting fractions with 4 4 4
the same denominator, the
denominator stays the same
- =
Instructions: Resolve the fraction subtractions and use the boxes to represent your working:
1. 7 5 2. 3
8
-
8
= 1 - =
8
- = - =
3. 3 1 4.
- = - =
5 5
- = - =
5. 4 3 6. 5
6
-
6
= 1 - =
6
- = - =
7. 2 3 8. 1
1 - 2 - =
4 4 4
- = - =
1 3
2 6
1 7
4 8
3 5
4 8
1 6
5 10
3 10
5 10
1 2
2 5
1 3
5 4
1 5
2 6
3 1
8 6
1
1
4
5
6
Maths fractions
Instructions: Write the fractions that the shaded sections represent for each shape:
4
5
1 3 1 2
2 4 4 6
2 7 3 1
4 8 8 8
4 2 4 3
7 3 8 7
5 4 1 4
5 6 5 5
3 2 1 1
4 2 2 4
2 1 3 3
3 3 3 2
Fraction
Addition
1 1 ...
3
+ 3
= ...
4 ... ...
+ =
9 9 ...