Common Core: 4th Grade Math : Subtracting Fractions

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for Common Core: 4th Grade Math

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Example Question #21 : Subtracting Fractions

Select the fraction model that shows the difference of 

 

Possible Answers:

8 12

7 12

6 12

5 12

9 12

Correct answer:

6 12

Explanation:

The fraction model is broken up into twelve pieces and six of the pieces are shaded in. The numerator of the fraction tells us how many pieces should be shaded in, and the denominator tells us how many pieces the whole should be split up into. 

Example Question #21 : Subtracting Fractions

Select the fraction model that shows the difference of 

 

Possible Answers:

6 12

5 12

7 12

9 12

8 12

Correct answer:

7 12

Explanation:

The fraction model is broken up into twelve pieces and seven of the pieces are shaded in. The numerator of the fraction tells us how many pieces should be shaded in, and the denominator tells us how many pieces the whole should be split up into. 

Example Question #23 : Subtracting Fractions

Select the fraction model that shows the difference of 

 

Possible Answers:

8 12

6 12

9 12

5 12

7 12

Correct answer:

8 12

Explanation:

The fraction model is broken up into twelve pieces and eight of the pieces are shaded in. The numerator of the fraction tells us how many pieces should be shaded in, and the denominator tells us how many pieces the whole should be split up into. 

Example Question #24 : Subtracting Fractions

Select the fraction model that shows the difference of 

 

Possible Answers:

8 12

9 12

7 12

6 12

5 12

Correct answer:

9 12

Explanation:

The fraction model is broken up into twelve pieces and nine of the pieces are shaded in. The numerator of the fraction tells us how many pieces should be shaded in, and the denominator tells us how many pieces the whole should be split up into. 

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