Math Drills

Subtracting a Fraction from 1

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What this worksheet covers

Grade: Grade 3 (Elementary School)
Topic: Fractions
Worksheet: Subtracting a Fraction from 1

The number being subtracted from is always 1. In Calculation and Word Problems the whole is taken as one and the part used is removed. Two Steps (Word Problems) subtracts fractions of the same denominator in two goes and carries on to what is left. The 1 is replaced by a fraction of the matching denominator before anything is taken away.

Answers survive where the part used was written although what is left was asked for. Add the written answer to every fraction described as used. Fail to reach exactly one and either the wrong thing was answered or the second subtraction is missing.

One step, turning 1 into a fraction, is all that has been added, and the subtracting itself matches Subtracting Fractions with the Same Denominator. Triangles leaves numbers behind and begins telling shapes apart by the lengths of their sides.

Word Problems2 questions
Two Steps (Word Problems)2 questions

Questions & answers

Problems and answers on this worksheet

These are the problems in “Fractions”, shown with their answers.

(1)There was 1m of tape in the craft club. Today, Jordan used 2/4m for their artwork. How many m of tape are left? Answer □
Answer: 2/4m
(2)There was 1L of juice at the summer festival stall. Today, Owen drank 5/9L at the festival. How many L of juice are left? Answer □
Answer: 4/9L
(3)There was 1L of juice at Aria's house. She drank 2/5L in the morning and 2/5L at lunch. How many L are left now? Answer □
Answer: 1/5L
(4)There was 1m of wire in craft class. 1/9m was used on Monday and 2/9m on Wednesday too. How many m will be left? Answer □
Answer: 6/9m

What to do next

Adding Fractions with the Same DenominatorAdding Fractions with the Same Denominator Calculation

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