Subtracting Fractions With Like Denominators
A free printable subtracting fractions with like denominators worksheet with an answer key. Subtract the numerators and keep the denominator. Perfect for 4th grade fractions practice at home or in class.
- Size
- US Letter (8.5 × 11 in), fits A4
- 2 pages: the worksheet and its answer key
- Level
- Grade 4
- License
- Free for personal & classroom use
About this worksheet
A free printable subtracting fractions with like denominators worksheet with an answer key. Subtract the numerators and keep the denominator. Expect it to take fourth graders about 15 to 20 minutes with careful work. Shade the parts lightly with a colored pencil to see each fraction.
Tips for using it
- Fold a strip of paper into equal parts to check a tricky one.
- Always check that the parts are equal before naming a fraction.
- To find an equivalent fraction, multiply the top and bottom by the same number.
- To compare fractions with different denominators, find a common denominator first.
Printing tips
Download the PDF and print at 100% (or “fit to page” on A4). Page 1 is the worksheet and page 2 is the answer key with the answers in red; print just page 1 if you want to keep the answers for checking. The PNG shows page 1 only. Free for personal, family and classroom use.
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