Subtracting Unlike FractionsSame first step as adding — match the denominators, then take…5th GradeRewrite both fractions over a commondenominator, then subtract the numerators.3/4 − 1/6 = 9/12 − 2/12 = 7/123/4 − 1/67/1212 is the least common denominator.5/6 − 1/21/3Rewrite as 5/6 − 3/6 = 2/6, then simplify.2 1/4 − 3/41 1/2Borrow a whole: 2 1/4 becomes 1 5/4.7/8 − 1/313/2424 is the smallest number both divide into.THE COMMON MISTAKE✗ 2 1/4 − 3/4 = 2 −1/2✓ 2 1/4 − 3/4 = 1 1/2When the fraction on top is too small, borrow one whole from the whole number first.Borrowing turns 2 1/4 into 1 and 5/4. It is the same trick asborrowing in column subtraction.Subtracting Unlike Fractionswww.littleactivity.com

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Math · 5th Grade

Subtracting Unlike Fractions

Same first step as adding — match the denominators, then take away.

How to use it

Point at the rule they need instead of reteaching the whole topic.

Free · print-ready PDF · US Letter and A4

Grade
5th Grade
Ages
10–11
Subject
Math
Pages
1

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