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Subtract fractions

Grade 5

What this lesson shows

5/8, take away 2/8. The pieces are the SAME size... so this is easier than it looks.

Try it yourself

Real questions from this lesson's worksheets — answers below each one.

  1. Subtract the fractions: 1/2 - 2/6
    Show answer
    1/6
  2. Subtract the fractions: 2/3 - 3/6
    Show answer
    1/6
  3. Subtract the fractions: 2/4 - 1/8
    Show answer
    3/8
  4. Subtract the fractions: 3/4 - 2/8
    Show answer
    1/2

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