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Subtraction of fractions worksheet with 8 problems and space for answers.

Worksheet for subtracting fractions with problems and answer boxes, including a "How Did You Do?" section with smiley faces.

Worksheet for subtracting fractions with problems and answer boxes, including a "How Did You Do?" section with smiley faces.

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Let's solve each subtraction of fractions step by step. We'll find a common denominator when needed, subtract the numerators, and simplify if possible.

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1. $ \frac{2}{1} - \frac{3}{3} $



- Simplify: $ \frac{2}{1} = 2 $, $ \frac{3}{3} = 1 $
- So: $ 2 - 1 = 1 $
- Answer: $ \boxed{1} $

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2. $ \frac{3}{2} - \frac{5}{4} $



- Find common denominator: LCM of 2 and 4 is 4
- Convert: $ \frac{3}{2} = \frac{6}{4} $
- Now: $ \frac{6}{4} - \frac{5}{4} = \frac{1}{4} $
- Answer: $ \boxed{\frac{1}{4}} $

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3. $ \frac{5}{6} - \frac{4}{8} $



- Simplify $ \frac{4}{8} = \frac{1}{2} $
- Now: $ \frac{5}{6} - \frac{1}{2} $
- Common denominator: 6
- $ \frac{1}{2} = \frac{3}{6} $
- $ \frac{5}{6} - \frac{3}{6} = \frac{2}{6} = \frac{1}{3} $
- Answer: $ \boxed{\frac{1}{3}} $

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4. $ \frac{2}{4} - \frac{3}{8} $



- Simplify $ \frac{2}{4} = \frac{1}{2} $
- Common denominator: 8
- $ \frac{1}{2} = \frac{4}{8} $
- $ \frac{4}{8} - \frac{3}{8} = \frac{1}{8} $
- Answer: $ \boxed{\frac{1}{8}} $

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5. $ \frac{8}{2} - \frac{4}{2} $



- Simplify: $ \frac{8}{2} = 4 $, $ \frac{4}{2} = 2 $
- $ 4 - 2 = 2 $
- Answer: $ \boxed{2} $

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6. $ \frac{6}{4} - \frac{2}{3} $



- Simplify $ \frac{6}{4} = \frac{3}{2} $
- Now: $ \frac{3}{2} - \frac{2}{3} $
- Common denominator: 6
- $ \frac{3}{2} = \frac{9}{6} $, $ \frac{2}{3} = \frac{4}{6} $
- $ \frac{9}{6} - \frac{4}{6} = \frac{5}{6} $
- Answer: $ \boxed{\frac{5}{6}} $

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7. $ \frac{3}{2} - \frac{2}{3} $



- Common denominator: 6
- $ \frac{3}{2} = \frac{9}{6} $, $ \frac{2}{3} = \frac{4}{6} $
- $ \frac{9}{6} - \frac{4}{6} = \frac{5}{6} $
- Answer: $ \boxed{\frac{5}{6}} $

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8. $ \frac{4}{3} - \frac{2}{4} $



- Simplify $ \frac{2}{4} = \frac{1}{2} $
- Now: $ \frac{4}{3} - \frac{1}{2} $
- Common denominator: 6
- $ \frac{4}{3} = \frac{8}{6} $, $ \frac{1}{2} = \frac{3}{6} $
- $ \frac{8}{6} - \frac{3}{6} = \frac{5}{6} $
- Answer: $ \boxed{\frac{5}{6}} $

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9. $ \frac{4}{6} - \frac{2}{5} $



- Simplify $ \frac{4}{6} = \frac{2}{3} $
- Now: $ \frac{2}{3} - \frac{2}{5} $
- Common denominator: 15
- $ \frac{2}{3} = \frac{10}{15} $, $ \frac{2}{5} = \frac{6}{15} $
- $ \frac{10}{15} - \frac{6}{15} = \frac{4}{15} $
- Answer: $ \boxed{\frac{4}{15}} $

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10. $ \frac{7}{1} - \frac{7}{2} $



- $ \frac{7}{1} = 7 $
- $ \frac{7}{2} = 3.5 $
- $ 7 - 3.5 = 3.5 = \frac{7}{2} $
- Or: $ \frac{7}{1} = \frac{14}{2} $, so $ \frac{14}{2} - \frac{7}{2} = \frac{7}{2} $
- Answer: $ \boxed{\frac{7}{2}} $

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Final Answers:



1. $ \boxed{1} $
2. $ \boxed{\frac{1}{4}} $
3. $ \boxed{\frac{1}{3}} $
4. $ \boxed{\frac{1}{8}} $
5. $ \boxed{2} $
6. $ \boxed{\frac{5}{6}} $
7. $ \boxed{\frac{5}{6}} $
8. $ \boxed{\frac{5}{6}} $
9. $ \boxed{\frac{4}{15}} $
10. $ \boxed{\frac{7}{2}} $

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