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Subtracting Fractions
This page contains links to free math worksheets for Fraction Subtraction problems. Click one of the buttons below to see all of the worksheets in each set. You can also use the 'Worksheets' menu on the side of this page to find worksheets on other math topics.
Common Denominator, no whole parts
16 Subtracting Fractions Worksheets
Fraction subtraction with common denominators and without whole parts.
Common Denominator, no whole parts
Mixed Fractions With Common Denominator
16 Subtracting Fractions Worksheets
Subtraction of mixed fractions with common denominators.
Mixed Fractions With Common Denominator
Halves, Quarters, Eighths
16 Subtracting Fractions Worksheets
Subtraction of common fractions with halves and quarters.
Halves, Quarters, Eighths
Different Denominators
24 Subtracting Fractions Worksheets
These worksheets worksheets have practice problems for subtracting fractions with different denominators.
Different Denominators
Mixed Fractions With Different Denominator
16 Subtracting Fractions Worksheets
Subtraction of mixed fractions with different denominators.
Mixed Fractions With Different Denominator
Improper With Same Denominator
16 Subtracting Fractions Worksheets
Fraction addition with improper fractions.
Improper With Same Denominator
Improper With Different Denominator
16 Subtracting Fractions Worksheets
Improper fraction addition with different denominators
Improper With Different Denominator
How to Subtract Fractions
Subtracting fractions is similar to adding fractions. Most of the work involves the denominator. If the denominators of the two fractions are already the same, much of the work is done. Simply subtract the two numerators to get the answer fraction using the same denominator, and then reduce and make a proper fraction.
If the two values being subtracted are mixed fractions, it is often easier to turn them into improper fractions to perform the subtraction. This avoids any kind regrouping or borrowing from the minuend fraction if the numerator in the subtrahend is larger.
The steps for subtracting fractions is well illustrated in the fraction calculator at the link below. That page has a more detailed discussion of common denominators, mixed fractions and other topics that may help understand the steps necessary to subtract fractions.
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