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Example Question #11 : How To Subtract Fractions

This year, Molly grew $\frac{3}{9}$ of an inch, and her brother, Andrew, grew $\frac{8}{9}$ of an inch. How much more did Andrew grow than Molly?

Possible Answers:

$\frac{6}{9}$

$\frac{8}{9}$

$\frac{4}{9}$

$\frac{5}{9}$

$\frac{7}{9}$

Correct answer:

$\frac{5}{9}$

Explanation:

The phrase, "how much more" tells as that we want to find the difference in how much they've grown.

$\frac{8}{9}-\frac{3}{9}=\frac{5}{9}$

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Example Question #12 : How To Subtract Fractions

This year, Hannah grew $\frac{6}{9}$ of an inch, and her brother, Joe, grew $\frac{8}{9}$ of an inch. How much more did Joe grow than Hannah?

Possible Answers:

$\frac{2}{9}$

$\frac{4}{9}$

$\frac{6}{9}$

$\frac{5}{9}$

$\frac{3}{9}$

Correct answer:

$\frac{2}{9}$

Explanation:

The phrase, "how much more" tells as that we want to find the difference in how much they've grown.

$\frac{8}{9}-\frac{6}{9}=\frac{2}{9}$

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Example Question #482 : Fractions

This year, Alison grew $\frac{1}{9}$ of an inch, and her brother, Matthew, grew $\frac{8}{9}$ of an inch. How much more did Matthew grow than Alison?

Possible Answers:

$\frac{7}{9}$

$\frac{5}{9}$

$\frac{8}{9}$

$\frac{6}{9}$

$\frac{4}{9}$

Correct answer:

$\frac{7}{9}$

Explanation:

The phrase, "how much more" tells as that we want to find the difference in how much they've grown.

$\frac{8}{9}-\frac{1}{9}=\frac{7}{9}$

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Example Question #483 : Fractions

This year, Tiffany grew $\frac{3}{12}$ of an inch, and her brother, Stuart, grew $\frac{11}{12}$ of an inch. How much more did Stuart grow than Tiffany?

Possible Answers:

$\frac{6}{12}$

$\frac{8}{12}$

$\frac{5}{12}$

$\frac{7}{12}$

$\frac{4}{12}$

Correct answer:

$\frac{8}{12}$

Explanation:

The phrase, "how much more" tells as that we want to find the difference in how much they've grown.

$\frac{11}{12}-\frac{3}{12}=\frac{8}{12}$

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Example Question #42 : Solve Word Problems Involving Addition And Subtraction Of Fractions: Ccss.Math.Content.4.Nf.B.3d

This year, Shelly grew $\frac{2}{12}$ of an inch, and her brother, Drew, grew $\frac{9}{12}$ of an inch. How much more did Drew grow than Sally?

Possible Answers:

$\frac{11}{12}$

$\frac{8}{12}$

$\frac{7}{12}$

$\frac{10}{12}$

$\frac{9}{12}$

Correct answer:

$\frac{7}{12}$

Explanation:

The phrase, "how much more" tells as that we want to find the difference in how much they've grown.

$\frac{9}{12}-\frac{2}{12}=\frac{7}{12}$

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Example Question #3 : Subtracting Fractions In Word Problems

This year, Sally grew $\frac{7}{12}$ of an inch, and her brother, Drew, grew $\frac{10}{12}$ of an inch. How much more did Drew grow than Sally?

Possible Answers:

$\frac{3}{12}$

$\frac{2}{12}$

$\frac{4}{12}$

$\frac{6}{12}$

$\frac{5}{12}$

Correct answer:

$\frac{3}{12}$

Explanation:

The phrase, "how much more" tells as that we want to find the difference in how much they've grown.

$\frac{10}{12}-\frac{7}{12}=\frac{3}{12}$

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Example Question #82 : How To Subtract Fractions

This year, Kara grew $\frac{2}{8}$ of an inch, and her brother, Eric, grew $\frac{4}{8}$ of an inch. How much more did Eric grow than Kara?

Possible Answers:

$\frac{5}{8}$

$\frac{2}{8}$

$\frac{1}{8}$

$\frac{4}{8}$

$\frac{3}{8}$

Correct answer:

$\frac{2}{8}$

Explanation:

The phrase, "how much more" tells as that we want to find the difference in how much they've grown.

$\frac{4}{8}-\frac{2}{8}=\frac{2}{8}$

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Example Question #83 : How To Subtract Fractions

This year, Lauren grew $\frac{1}{8}$ of an inch, and her brother, Justin, grew $\frac{6}{8}$ of an inch. How much more did Justin grow than Lauren?

Possible Answers:

$\frac{7}{8}$

$\frac{6}{8}$

$\frac{5}{8}$

$\frac{4}{8}$

$\frac{3}{8}$

Correct answer:

$\frac{5}{8}$

Explanation:

The phrase, "how much more" tells as that we want to find the difference in how much they've grown.

$\frac{6}{8}-\frac{1}{8}=\frac{5}{8}$

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Example Question #12 : Subtracting Fractions In Word Problems

Alison ordered a pizza and ate $\frac{1}{4}$ of the pizza. David ate $\frac{2}{4}$ of the pizza. How much more did David eat than Alison?

Possible Answers:

$\frac{2}{4}$

$\frac{1}{4}$

$\frac{4}{4}$

$\frac{5}{4}$

$\frac{3}{4}$

Correct answer:

$\frac{1}{4}$

Explanation:

The phrase, "how much more" tells as that we want to find the difference in how much they ate.

$\frac{2}{4}-\frac{1}{4}=\frac{1}{4}$

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Example Question #12 : Subtracting Fractions In Word Problems

Emily ordered a pizza and ate $\frac{1}{4}$ of the pizza. Kate ate $\frac{3}{4}$ of the pizza. How much more did Kate eat than Emily?

Possible Answers:

$\frac{3}{4}$

$\frac{5}{4}$

$\frac{2}{4}$

$\frac{1}{4}$

$\frac{4}{4}$

Correct answer:

$\frac{2}{4}$

Explanation:

The phrase, "how much more" tells as that we want to find the difference in how much they ate.

$\frac{3}{4}-\frac{1}{4}=\frac{2}{4}$

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ISEE Middle Level Quantitative : How to subtract fractions

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for ISEE Middle Level Quantitative

All ISEE Middle Level Quantitative Resources

Example Questions

Example Question #11 : How To Subtract Fractions

Example Question #12 : How To Subtract Fractions

Example Question #482 : Fractions

Example Question #483 : Fractions

Example Question #42 : Solve Word Problems Involving Addition And Subtraction Of Fractions: Ccss.Math.Content.4.Nf.B.3d

Example Question #3 : Subtracting Fractions In Word Problems

Example Question #82 : How To Subtract Fractions

Example Question #83 : How To Subtract Fractions

Example Question #12 : Subtracting Fractions In Word Problems

Example Question #12 : Subtracting Fractions In Word Problems

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