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Lesson: Subtracting Fractions Using Models

In this lesson, we will learn how to subtract fractions using different visual models.

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Worksheet • 6 Questions • 1 Video

Q1:

Which of the following describes the given model?

  • A 7 9 − 2 9 = 5 9
  • B 6 9 − 1 9 = 5 9
  • C 7 1 0 + 2 1 0 = 9 1 0
  • D 7 1 0 − 2 1 0 = 1 2
  • E 7 9 + 2 9 = 1

Q2:

Which of the following describes the given model?

  • A 5 8 − 3 8 = 1 4
  • B 4 8 − 2 8 = 1 4
  • C 5 9 + 3 9 = 8 9
  • D 5 9 − 3 9 = 2 9
  • E 5 8 + 3 8 = 1

Q3:

Sally has 10 marbles. If six of these marbles are red, determine, in its simplest form, the fraction of Sally’s marbles that are red.

  • A
  • B
  • C
  • D
  • E

Q4:

Which of the following is a subtraction sentence representing the given figure?

  • A 2 3 − 1 2 = 1 6
  • B 3 4 − 2 3 = 2 7
  • C 2 3 − 1 2 = 1 7
  • D 2 3 − 1 2 = 1 5
  • E 1 2 − 1 3 = 1 6

Q5:

Which of the following is a subtraction sentence representing the given figure?

  • A 1 2 − 1 7 = 5 1 4
  • B 2 3 − 1 4 = 2 5
  • C 1 2 − 1 7 = 1 3
  • D 1 2 − 1 7 = 2 7
  • E 1 3 − 1 8 = 5 1 4

Q6:

Which of the following is a subtraction sentence representing the given figure?

  • A 3 4 − 3 8 = 3 8
  • B 4 5 − 4 9 = 4 9
  • C 3 4 − 3 8 = 1 3
  • D 3 4 − 3 8 = 1 4
  • E 3 5 − 1 3 = 3 8
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