Subtracting fractions
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- In this lesson, we will use bar models to support our understanding of subtracting fractions and create our own subtraction problems involving fractions.
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5 Questions
Q1.
What is the total?
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Six sixteenths
Three eighths
Three sixteenths
Q2.
What is the total?
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One sixth
One third
Two sixths
Q3.
What is the sum of the two fractions below?
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Eight eighteenths
One whole
Two ninths
Q4.
What is the total?
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Three twelfths
Two sixths
Two twelfths
Q5.
Calculate:
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Five tenths
One fifth
Three tenths
5 Questions
Q1.
Calculate:
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Eleven eighths
Eleven sixteenths
One quarter
Q2.
Calculate:
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Four eighths
One whole
Three quarters
Q3.
Calculate:
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Six thirds
Ten nineteenths
Ten ninths
Q4.
Calculate:
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Four quarters
Ten eighths
Ten sixteenths
Q5.
Calculate:
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Eight sevenths
Nine sevenths
Six sevenths