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What are Like Fractions?
Subtraction of Like Fractions with Same Denominator

The reading material provided on this page for Subtraction of Like Fractions with Same
Denominator is specifically designed for students in grades 3 and 4. So, let's begin!

What are Like Fractions?

Like fractions are fractions that have the same denominator. When fractions have the
same denominator, it means they represent parts of a whole that are divided into the
same number of equal parts.

Examples of Like Fractions

1/4, 2/4, 5/4 and 6/4 are all like fractions, whose denominators equal 4.
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Subtraction of Like Fractions with

Same Denominator
When subtracting like fractions, we subtract the numerators and keep the denominators
the same.

To subtract fractions, which are fractions with the same denominator, follow these
steps:

Step 1: Identify the denominators of the fractions. Ensure that they are the same.

Step 2: Subtract the numerators of the fractions while keeping the denominator the
same.

Step 3: Simplify the resulting fraction, if necessary, by reducing it to its simplest form.

Let's illustrate these steps with an example:

Subtract 3/5 from 7/5

Step 1: The denominators of both fractions are 5, so they are already the same.
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Step 2: Subtract the numerators: 7 - 3 = 4. Keep the denominator as 5.

Step 3: The result is 4/5, which is already in its simplest form.

Give one example where ans need to reduce in lowest term

Therefore, 7/5 - 3/5 = 4/5.

Worksheet of Subtraction of Like

Fractions with Same Denominator

Solved Questions on Subtraction of Like

Fractions with Same Denominators
1. What is the subtraction of two fractions with like denominators of 2/3 and 1/3?

a) 1/3
b) 1/6
c) 3/6
d) 3/2

Answer: a) 1/3

Explanation: Subtract the fraction: 2/3 - 1/3 = 1/3.

2. What is the subtraction of two fractions with like denominators of 4/5 and 3/5?

a) 7/5
b) 1/5
c) -1/5 do not give negative numbers for class 3 and 4

d) 0

Answer: b) 1/5

Explanation: Subtract the fraction: 4/5 - 3/5 = 1/5.

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3. Anna had 5/8 of a pizza. She gave away 2/8 of the pizza to her friend. How much
pizza does Anna have left?

a) 1/8
b) 3/8
c) 2/8
d) 5/8

Answer: b) 3/8

Explanation: To find the pizza left, we subtract the fraction given away from the initial
fraction: 5/8 - 2/8 = 3/8.

4. A recipe requires 3/4 cup of flour. If you have already used 1/4 cup of flour, how much
flour is left?

a) 1/2
b) 1/4
c) 3/4
d) 5/4

Answer: a) 1/2

Explanation: To find the flour left, we subtract the fraction used from the initial fraction:
3/4 - 1/4 = 2/4 = 1/2.

5. Sofia walked 3/5 miles in the morning. In the evening, she walked an additional 1/5
mile. what is the difference between the distance Sofia walked in the morning and the
distance she walked in the evening?

a) 1/5
b) 2/5
c) 3/5
d) 4/5

Answer: c) 2/5

Explanation: To find the difference between the distance walked from morning to
evening, the distance is 3/5 - 1/5 = 2/5.

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Practice Questions on Subtraction of

Fractions with Like Denominators
1. What is the subtraction of two fractions with like denominators of 2/3 and 1/3?

a) 1/3
b) 1/6
c) 3/6
change question 1 and 2 , already given above in solved eamples
d) 3/2

Answer: a) 1/3

2. What is the subtraction of two fractions with like denominators of 4/5 and 3/5?

a) 7/5
b) 1/5
c) -1/5
d) 0

Answer: b) 1/5

3. What is the subtraction of two fractions with like denominators of 5/6 and 3/6?

a) 4/3
b) 1/3
c) -2/6 remove negative numbers

d) 0

Answer: b) 1/3

4. What is the subtraction of two fractions with like denominators of 6/7 and 3/7?

a) 3/7
b) 9/7
c) -3/7
d) 0

Answer: a) 3/7

5. What is the subtraction of two fractions with like denominators of 8/9 and 4/9?

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a) 4/9
b) 12/9
c) -4/9
d) 0

Answer: a) 4/9

6. A water tank was filled to 7/8 of its capacity. If 1/8 of the water was used, how much
water is left in the tank?

a) 1/2
b) 1/4
c) 3/4
d) 5/8

Answer: c) 3/4

7. John had 5/6 of a chocolate bar. He ate 1/6 of the chocolate bar. How much
chocolate is left?

a) 1/6
b) 1/2
c) 5/6
d) 2/3

Answer: d) 2/3

8. A rope was 5/8 metres long. If a piece measuring 1/8 meter was cut off, what is the
length of the remaining rope?

a) 1/8
b) 1/2
c) 3/8
d) 4/8

Answer: b) 1/2

9. Mary had 3/4 pounds of sugar. She used 1/4 pound to bake a cake. How much sugar
does she have left?

a) 1/4
b) 1/2
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c) 1/8
d) 2/3

Answer: b) 1/2

10. What is the result of subtracting 31/2 from 26/2?

a) 6/2
b) 5/2
c) 1
d) 5

Answer: b) 5/2

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