Worksheet: Subtracting Fractions with Like Denominators

In this worksheet, we will practice the addition of fractions with like denominators, use models and tables, and apply what we learned to find solutions for real-world problems.

Q1:

Which of the following describes the given model?

Q2:

Calculate .

Q3:

Calculate .

Q4:

How much longer is of a foot than of a foot?

A ft
B ft
C ft
D ft
E ft

Q5:

What number gives when it is subtracted from ?

Q6:

How much longer is of a foot than of a foot?

A ft
B ft
C ft
D ft
E ft

Q7:

What is the difference between and ?

Q8:

To prepare her morning drink, Victoria mixed of a cup of carrot juice with of a cup of orange juice. How many more cups of orange juice than carrot juice did Victoria use?

A c
B c
C c
D c
E 1 c

Q9:

In Mr. Daniel’s class, of the students finished their homework, whereas, in Mr. Jacob’s class, of the students finished their homework. How many more of the students finished their homework in Mr. Daniel’s class than Mr. Jacob’s?

Q10:

In a particular year, from January to March, Death Valley received a total of about of an inch of precipitation. From April to June, it received a total of about of an inch. How much more precipitation occurred in January to March than in April to June?

A in
B in
C in
D in
E in

Q11:

The given table demonstrates how William spends his income each month. How much more does he spend on transportation and food than rent?

Expense	Food	Rent	Transportation	Savings
Monthly Income

Q12:

Find two fractions that have a difference of and denominator that are not 9.

Q13:

At a school, a group of students signed up for different classes. Using the table, determine the fraction of students that signed up for art, music, and wood working and the difference between that fraction and the fraction of students that signed up for philosophy.

Art	Music	Philosophy	Wood Working