Let's solve each of these fraction subtraction problems
visually and
mathematically, as shown in the worksheet.
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1)
$$
\frac{3}{3} - \frac{1}{3} = ?
$$
- The first circle is fully shaded (3 out of 3 parts), which equals
1 whole.
- The second circle has 1 out of 3 parts shaded.
- Subtracting: $ \frac{3}{3} - \frac{1}{3} = \frac{2}{3} $
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Answer: $ \boxed{\frac{2}{3}} $
> Visually: Remove 1 shaded part from a full circle → 2 parts remain shaded.
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2)
$$
\frac{7}{7} - \frac{6}{7} = ?
$$
- First circle: all 7 parts shaded → whole (1).
- Second circle: 6 out of 7 shaded.
- Subtract: $ \frac{7}{7} - \frac{6}{7} = \frac{1}{7} $
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Answer: $ \boxed{\frac{1}{7}} $
> Visually: Remove 6 shaded parts → 1 part remains.
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3)
$$
\frac{7}{9} - \frac{4}{9} = ?
$$
- Both fractions have same denominator (9).
- Subtract numerators: $ 7 - 4 = 3 $
- So, $ \frac{7}{9} - \frac{4}{9} = \frac{3}{9} $
- Simplify: $ \frac{3}{9} = \frac{1}{3} $
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Answer: $ \boxed{\frac{1}{3}} $
> Visually: 7 out of 9 shaded, remove 4 → 3 shaded parts left. Then simplify.
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4)
$$
\frac{4}{11} - \frac{3}{11} = ?
$$
- Same denominator: $ 4 - 3 = 1 $
- $ \frac{4}{11} - \frac{3}{11} = \frac{1}{11} $
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Answer: $ \boxed{\frac{1}{11}} $
> Visually: 4 parts shaded, remove 3 → 1 part remains.
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5)
$$
\frac{8}{9} - \frac{4}{9} = ?
$$
- Same denominator: $ 8 - 4 = 4 $
- $ \frac{8}{9} - \frac{4}{9} = \frac{4}{9} $
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Answer: $ \boxed{\frac{4}{9}} $
> Visually: 8 out of 9 shaded, remove 4 → 4 shaded parts left.
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✔ Final Answers:
1) $ \frac{2}{3} $
2) $ \frac{1}{7} $
3) $ \frac{1}{3} $
4) $ \frac{1}{11} $
5) $ \frac{4}{9} $
You can now fill in the blanks on the worksheet accordingly! 🎉
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of adding fractions with like denominators worksheets.
