Math Drills
Fraction Subtraction and Mixed Operations worksheets for Grade 5 (Elementary School)
What this unit covers
Subtraction with unlike denominators moves from proper fractions to improper fractions and mixed numbers, including the cases that borrow. Three fractions subtracted in a row, mixed addition and subtraction with parentheses, and adding or subtracting a decimal and a fraction are lined up, while the word problems cover finding a difference and working backward.
Borrowing with mixed numbers, taking 1 from the whole-number part and then forgetting to add the denominator to the numerator, is the standard error. In mixed operations, when a subtraction stands in front of the parentheses, children add the second term inside as well, and the answer comes out larger by twice that term.
Learning steps
Subtracting Proper Fractions (Unlike Denominators)
- Calculation
- Fill in the Blank
- Word Problems
Subtracting Unlike Improper Fractions
- Calculation
- Difference Is a Proper Fraction
- Fill in the Blank
- Word Problems
Subtracting Mixed Numbers (Unlike Denominators)
- No Borrowing
- Mixed Number − Proper Fraction
- With Borrowing
- Mixed Number − Proper Fraction (With Borrowing)
- Fill in the Blank
Subtracting Fractions (Word Problems and Applications)
- Unlike Denominators (Multiple Relationship)
- Unlike Denominators
- Unlike Denominators (Finding the Difference)
- Comparing and Working Backwards
- Unlike Denominators (Mixed Numbers)
Subtracting 3 Fractions
- 3 Terms, Successive Subtraction (Expressions)
- Fill in the Blank
- 3 Terms (Word Problems, from a Proper Fraction)
- 3 Terms (Word Problems, from 1)
Mixed Addition and Subtraction
- 3 Terms, No Parentheses
- 3 Terms, With Parentheses
- Fill in the Blank
- 3 Terms (Word Problems, Proper Fractions)
Addition and Subtraction of Fractions and Decimals
- Fraction + Decimal
- Fraction − Decimal
- Word Problems
Worksheets
Subtracting Proper Fractions (Unlike Denominators)
Subtracting Unlike Improper Fractions
Subtracting Mixed Numbers (Unlike Denominators)
Calculation (Mixed Number – Mixed Number)
- No Borrowing4 questions
- With Borrowing4 questions
Calculation (Mixed Number – Proper Fraction)
- Mixed Number − Proper Fraction4 questions
- Mixed Number − Proper Fraction (With Borrowing)4 questions
Fill in the Blank
- Fill in the Blank16 questions
Subtracting Fractions (Word Problems and Applications)
Word Problems (Finding the Difference)
- Unlike Denominators (Finding the Difference)1 question
- Comparing and Working Backwards2 questions
- Unlike Denominators (Mixed Numbers)2 questions
Word Problems (Multiple Relationships)
- Unlike Denominators3 questions
- Unlike Denominators (Multiple Relationship)2 questions
Subtracting 3 Fractions
Mixed Addition and Subtraction
Addition and Subtraction of Fractions and Decimals
Summary Prints
Calculation
- Subtracting Proper Fractions (Unlike Denominators) · Calculation2 questions
- Subtracting Unlike Improper Fractions · Calculation2 questions
- Subtracting Mixed Numbers (Unlike Denominators) · Mixed Number − Proper Fraction2 questions
- Subtracting 3 Fractions · 3 Terms, Successive Subtraction (Expressions)1 question
- Mixed Addition and Subtraction · 3 Terms, No Parentheses1 question
Word Problems
- Subtracting Proper Fractions (Unlike Denominators) · Word Problems1 question
- Subtracting Fractions (Word Problems and Applications) · Unlike Denominators1 question
- Subtracting Fractions (Word Problems and Applications) · Unlike Denominators (Mixed Numbers)1 question
- Subtracting 3 Fractions · 3 Terms (Word Problems, from a Proper Fraction)1 question
- Mixed Addition and Subtraction · 3 Terms (Word Problems, Proper Fractions)1 question
Frequently asked questions
- What do the “Fraction Subtraction and Mixed Operations” worksheets for Grade 5 (Elementary School) practice?
- They cover problems such as Calculation, Fill in the Blank, Word Problems, Difference Is a Proper Fraction, No Borrowing, Mixed Number − Proper Fraction, With Borrowing, Mixed Number − Proper Fraction (With Borrowing).
- How many “Fraction Subtraction and Mixed Operations” worksheets are there for Grade 5 (Elementary School)?
- 67 worksheets are free to use. Every one is a printable PDF and comes with an answer key.