Subtracting Fractions with Unlike Denominators

Grade 445 minutes

Learning Objective

I can subtract fractions with different denominators by finding a common denominator.

Practice Questions

This lesson includes 4 practice questions to reinforce learning.

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1. Explain why it is necessary to have a common denominator when subtracting fractions.

2. Find the difference: ⅗ - ¼

3. Sarah ate ⅓ of a pizza, and Michael ate ⅕ of the same pizza. How much more pizza did Sarah eat than Michael? Express your answer as a fraction of the whole pizza.

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Subtracting fractions with unlike denominators

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