Curated OER
Adding and Subtracting Like Fractions (7)
In this like fractions worksheet, 5th graders enhance their fraction addition and subtraction skills by solving the 10 like fraction equations.
Curated OER
Adding and Subtracting Like Fractions (10)
For this like fractions worksheet, 5th graders add and subtract the like fraction equations. Students solve 10 addition and fraction equations.
Curated OER
Subtract Mixed Numbers with Like Denominators (D)
In this fraction subtraction activity, 5th graders rename the first mixed number and subtract the whole numbers. Students subtract to solve the 7 mixed number equations with like denominators.
Scholastic
Scholastic Math Maven's Mysteries: The Mystery of Pirate Ringold's Lost Treasure
In this Math Maven mystery, read the legend of Pirate Ringold and his treasure and help Frieda Finditall figure out how much gold there is left to find on this old ship. Your knowledge about addition and subtraction with fractions will...
McGraw Hill
Glencoe: Self Check Quizzes 3 Add and Subtract Fractions With Like Denominators
Use Glencoe's Math Course 3 randomly generated self-checking quiz to test your knowledge of adding and subtracting fractions with like denominators. Each question has a "Hint" link to help. Choose the correct answer for each problem. At...
Primary Resources
Primary Resources: Fractions
An extensive selection of teacher resources dealing with fractions at many different levels. There are worksheets, PowerPoints, smartboard presentations, activities, Excel, Word, and pdf files for the teacher's use.
Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: Mathopolis: Fractions
Ten interactive questions on adding and subtracting fractions. Each question is supported by a detailed explanation of the solution.
Learning Wave Communications
Learning Wave: Fractions
This resource contains information about fractions and includes ratios, equivalent fractions, basic operations, and reciprocals. Several links for practice problems are also included, along with links to a post and pretest.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: Finding Common Denominators to Subtract
Part (a) of this task asks students to use two different denominators to subtract fractions. The purpose of this is to help students realize that any common denominator will work, not just the least common denominator. Part (b) does not...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Adding & Subtracting Negative Fractions
Practice adding and subtracting positive and negative fractions. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Subtracting Fractions With Common Denominators
In this exercise, students practice subtracting fractions with common denominators. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to get hints and try questions repeatedly.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Subtracting Fractions From Whole Numbers
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this learning module, students subtract fractions from whole numbers after renaming the whole number as a mixed number. Includes video demonstrating a sample...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Subtracting Fractions With Common Denominators
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this learning module, students are asked to subtract fractions that have the same denominators. Includes video demonstrating a sample problem [1:03] and a set of...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Subtracting Fractions With Different Denominators
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this learning module, students must find the least common denominator of two fractions in order to subtract one from the other. Includes video demonstrating a...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Add and Subtract Fractions: Word Problems 2
Practice solving word problems by adding and subtracting fractions. The fractions used in these problems have like (common) denominators. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Arithmetic: Differences of Fractions
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Find differences of fractions with different denominators by renaming them with a common denominator.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Arithmetic: Addition of Fractions
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Add and subtract fractions and mixed numbers with like and unlike denominators
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Arithmetic: Differences of Mixed Numbers Without Renaming
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Find the difference of mixed numbers with common denominators.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Arithmetic: Subtraction of Fractions
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students subtract fractions and mixed numbers with like and unlike denominators. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Arithmetic: Differences of Fractions With Like Denominators
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Find the difference of fractions with like or common denominators.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Arithmetic: Estimation With Mixed Number/fraction Subtraction
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Estimate differences of fractions and mixed numbers
Other
Help With Fractions: Subtracting Fractions
The rules for subtracting fractions with like or unlike denominators are clearly explained at this website. Even mixed number subtraction is tackled! This is an excellent place to get step by step explanations for working with fractions.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: "Make One" Operations W Fractions Game
This card game will help students review the basic operations with fractions. The materials needed, the rules of the game, and several follow-up activities are provided here for the teacher as a lesson plan.
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: Webmath: Subtract Two Fractions
Use this "math solver" to subtract two fractions (and/or mixed numbers) that you enter. The site will explain in detail the process of subtacting the fractions you entered.