Let’s solve each fraction subtraction problem step by step.
We’re subtracting fractions using pie charts. Each pie is divided into equal parts, and the colored parts show the numerator (top number), while the total slices are the denominator (bottom number).
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Row 1 (already solved as example):
Whole pie = 3/3
Minus 1/3 → 3/3 - 1/3 = 2/3
✔
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Row 2 (blue pies):
Each pie is split into 4 parts.
First pie: 3 blue parts → 3/4
Second pie: 1 blue part → 1/4
Subtract: 3/4 - 1/4 = 2/4
Simplify: 2/4 = 1/2 → but since the answer box expects a fraction with denominator 4 (like the others), we write
2/4
Wait — let’s check the pattern. The first row gave 2/3, which matches the denominator of the pies. So we should keep the same denominator unless told to simplify. In this worksheet, all answers use the same denominator as the pies shown.
So for Row 2:
3/4 - 1/4 =
2/4
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Row 3 (yellow pies):
Each pie is split into 8 parts.
First pie: 5 yellow parts → 5/8
Second pie: 3 yellow parts → 3/8
Subtract: 5/8 - 3/8 =
2/8
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Row 4 (purple pies):
Each pie is split into 6 parts.
First pie: 4 purple parts → 4/6
Second pie: 2 purple parts → 2/6
Subtract: 4/6 - 2/6 =
2/6
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Row 5 (teal pies):
Each pie is split into 8 parts.
First pie: 5 teal parts → 5/8
Second pie: 2 teal parts → 2/8
Subtract: 5/8 - 2/8 =
3/8
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Now, let’s double-check each:
Row 2: 3/4 - 1/4 = 2/4 → correct
Row 3: 5/8 - 3/8 = 2/8 → correct
Row 4: 4/6 - 2/6 = 2/6 → correct
Row 5: 5/8 - 2/8 = 3/8 → correct
All match the visual representation.
Final Answer:
2/4, 2/8, 2/6, 3/8
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of math worksheet adding fractions.
