Year 3

Fractions: Subtracting fractions with the same denominator

Year 3

Fractions: Subtracting fractions with the same denominator

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Key learning points

  1. In this lesson, we will be using our knowledge of subtraction to take-away fractions with the same denominator. We will use lots of different pictures of fractions, as well as the part/whole model to help us.

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4 Questions

Q1.
Only the numerator changes when adding fractions with the same denominator
False
Correct answer: True
Q2.
1/3 + 1/3 =
Correct answer: 2/3
2/6
3/3
Q3.
3/7 + 2/7 =
4/7
5/14
Correct answer: 5/7
Q4.
Is this question correct or incorrect? 1/4 + 2/4 = 3/8
Correct
Correct answer: Incorrect

4 Questions

Q1.
When subtracting fractions, what happens to the denominator?
It doubles
It halves
Correct answer: It stays the same
Q2.
What is 6/6 - 5/6?
1/5
Correct answer: 1/6
2/6
5/6
Q3.
True or false? 3/4 - 2/4 = 1/4
False
Correct answer: True
Q4.
4/8 - 2/8 =
2/4
Correct answer: 2/8
4/8
6/8