Subtracting mixed fractions with unlike denominators

Last updated: 15/11/2023
Contributor: Tim Barnes
Subtracting mixed fractions with unlike denominators
Main Subject
Category
All number resources: Fractions, decimals and percentages
Resource type
Student activity

A useful PowerPoint for teaching the subtraction of mixed fractions with unlike denominators. Children are shown how to first convert each mixed fraction to an improper fraction, then find a common denominator to complete the subtraction. The resource includes practice subtraction problems and an answer slide with full workings.

This activity is suitable for year 5 and year 6.

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