Lesson: Subtracting Fractions with Like Denominators Mathematics • 4th Grade

In this lesson, we will learn how to use models, such as tape diagrams and number lines, to subtract a fraction less than one from a fraction greater than one.

Lesson Plan

Students will be able to

model subtraction with bar models and number lines,
subtract a proper fraction from an improper fraction,
subtract a proper fraction from a mixed number,
subtract a proper fraction from a whole number,
break apart fractions to subtract when necessary.

Lesson Worksheet

Q1:

Use the following model to find the result of .

Q2:

Use the number line to complete the following subtraction sentence: .

Q3:

Use the number line to complete the following subtraction sentence: .