Lesson 5: Subtract Fractions with Like Denominators — Practice Questions

1. 1. What is the result of the subtraction $(\frac{11}{13} - \frac{5}{13})$? The answer should be a fraction. \n___

2. 2. Calculate the value of $\frac{5}{12} - \left(-\frac{1}{12}\right)$ and simplify if necessary. \n___

3. 3. A recipe calls for $\frac{7}{8}$ cup of flour. If you have already added $\frac{3}{8}$ cup, how much more flour do you need to add? Give your answer as a simplified fraction. \n___

4. 4. Calculate the difference: $\frac{9}{11} - \frac{5}{11} = $ ___.

5. 5. Subtract: $\frac{13}{15} - \frac{4}{15}$.

   • A. $\frac{9}{15}$
   • B. $\frac{17}{15}$
   • C. $\frac{9}{0}$
   • D. 1

6. 6. What is the result of $\frac{5}{12} - \left(-\frac{2}{12}\right)$? The result is ___.

7. 7. Which expression is equivalent to $\frac{10}{13} - \left(-\frac{1}{13}\right)$?

   • A. $\frac{10-1}{13}$
   • B. $\frac{10+1}{13}$
   • C. $\frac{-10-1}{13}$
   • D. $\frac{1-10}{13}$

8. 8. Perform the subtraction: $\frac{3}{10} - \frac{8}{10} = $ ___. Give the answer in simplest form.