A fraction is made up of 2 numbers with a line separating them. The bottom number is called the denominator; it indicates the number of parts that make up a unit. The top number is the numerator and it describes how many parts are being dealt with.

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Fraction Subtraction Worksheets

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Basic Fraction Subtraction Lesson: Demonstrates how to subtract numerators and denominators. Includes practice problems.; Standard: MATH 1
Grades: (3-5); View worksheet

Intermediate Lesson: Shows students step by step how to subtract fractions with different denominators.; Standard: MATH 1
Grades: (3-5); View worksheet

Independent Practice 1: Students subtract fractions and simplify to the lowest terms. The answers can be found below.; Standard: MATH 1
Grades: (3-5); View worksheet

Independent Practice 2: 20 problems that review all skills within the unit. The answer key is below.; Standard: MATH 1
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Fraction Subtraction Homework: 12 problems to reinforce the lessons and practice pages. An example is provided.; Standard: MATH 1
Grades: (3-5); View worksheet

Fraction Subtraction Quiz: 10 problems that test subtracting fractions skills. Scoring matrix.; Standard: MATH 1
Grades: (3-5); View worksheet

Answer Keys: Answers for the homework and quiz.; View answers

Answer Keys: Answers for both lessons and both practice sheets.; View answers

How we use fractions everyday and don't even realize it.: Yes, we use fractions in one way or another in everyday life even though we may not completely realize it.; View Math Article

What are similarities and differences between fractions and ratios?: If you completely understand the concept of a ratio, you will see how far off you are. This tip serves as a quick tutorial on the subject of ratios and fractions.; View Math Article

More Advanced Math Worksheets

More Advanced Worksheets: The next level of math skills.; -Basic Algebra
-Finding Common Factors
-Prime Factors
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Remedial Math Worksheets: Skills needed to get to this level.; -Visual Fractions
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