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Subtracting Fractions

This page contains links to free math worksheets for Fraction Subtraction problems. Click one of the buttons below to see all of the worksheets in each set. You can also use the 'Worksheets' menu on the side of this page to find worksheets on other math topics.

Common Denominator, no whole parts


16 Subtracting Fractions Worksheets

Fraction subtraction with common denominators and without whole parts.

Common Denominator, no whole parts
Common Denominator, no whole parts Fraction Worksheet Subtraction Worksheet

Mixed Fractions With Common Denominator


16 Subtracting Fractions Worksheets

Subtraction of mixed fractions with common denominators.

Mixed Fractions With Common Denominator
Mixed Fraction Worksheets With Common Denominator Fraction Subtraction Worksheet

Halves, Quarters, Eighths


16 Subtracting Fractions Worksheets

Subtraction of common fractions with halves and quarters.

Halves, Quarters, Eighths
Halves, Quarters, Eighths Fraction Worksheet Subtraction Worksheet

Different Denominators


24 Subtracting Fractions Worksheets

These worksheets worksheets have practice problems for subtracting fractions with different denominators.

Different Denominators
Different Denominators Fraction Worksheet Subtraction Worksheet

Mixed Fractions With Different Denominator


16 Subtracting Fractions Worksheets

Subtraction of mixed fractions with different denominators.

Mixed Fractions With Different Denominator
Mixed Fraction Worksheets With Different Denominator Fraction Subtraction Worksheet

Improper With Same Denominator


16 Subtracting Fractions Worksheets

Fraction addition with improper fractions.

Improper With Same Denominator
Improper With Same Denominator Fraction Worksheet Subtraction Worksheet

Improper With Different Denominator


16 Subtracting Fractions Worksheets

Improper fraction addition with different denominators

Improper With Different Denominator
Improper With Different Denominator Fraction Worksheet Subtraction Worksheet

How to Subtract Fractions

Subtracting fractions is similar to adding fractions. Most of the work involves the denominator. If the denominators of the two fractions are already the same, much of the work is done. Simply subtract the two numerators to get the answer fraction using the same denominator, and then reduce and make a proper fraction.

If the two values being subtracted are mixed fractions, it is often easier to turn them into improper fractions to perform the subtraction. This avoids any kind regrouping or borrowing from the minuend fraction if the numerator in the subtrahend is larger.

The steps for subtracting fractions is well illustrated in the fraction calculator at the link below. That page has a more detailed discussion of common denominators, mixed fractions and other topics that may help understand the steps necessary to subtract fractions.