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Subtracting Fractions Concepts

Subtracting Fractions Concepts

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

4th - 5th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Jackson Turner

FREE Resource

This video tutorial teaches how to subtract fractions with different denominators using fraction bars. It begins with a review of subtracting fractions with common denominators, emphasizing the importance of using a common denominator to subtract numerators. The tutorial then demonstrates how to handle fractions with different denominators by converting them to equivalent fractions with a common denominator. Examples include subtracting one-half minus two-sixths and eight-ninths minus two-thirds, illustrating the process of adjusting fraction bars to achieve a common denominator before performing subtraction.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in subtracting fractions with different denominators?

Subtract the numerators directly

Find a common denominator

Multiply the denominators

Add the fractions first

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When subtracting fractions with the same denominator, what should you do?

Subtract the numerators

Add the numerators

Subtract the denominators

Multiply the fractions

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common mistake students make when subtracting fractions?

Subtracting the denominators

Adding the numerators

Multiplying the fractions

Keeping the largest denominator

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do you convert one-half to have a denominator of six?

Multiply by 3/3

Add 2 to the numerator

Subtract 1 from the denominator

Divide by 2

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the equivalent fraction of two-thirds with a denominator of nine?

4/9

6/9

3/9

5/9

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the example of eight-ninths minus two-thirds, what is the common denominator used?

Three

Six

Nine

Twelve

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the result of subtracting two-thirds from eight-ninths?

2/9

1/9

4/9

3/9

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