Subtracting Fractions Word Problems Worksheet

Are you searching for an educational resource to help your students practice subtracting fractions? Look no further, as we have just the solution for you! Our subtracting fractions word problems worksheet is designed to engage and challenge students in a meaningful way. This worksheet is perfect for students who are learning about fractions and need extra practice in solving subtraction problems involving fractions. With a variety of carefully crafted word problems, this worksheet will surely help your students sharpen their skills and enhance their understanding of this mathematical concept.

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What is the difference between 3/4 and 1/2?

The difference between 3/4 and 1/2 is 1/4. This is calculated by subtracting 1/2 from 3/4, which equals 1/4.

If you have 5/8 of a pizza left and you eat 1/4 of it, how much pizza will be remaining?

After eating 1/4 of the remaining 5/8 of the pizza, you will have 3/8 of the original pizza left.

A cake recipe calls for 3/4 cup of sugar, but you only have 1/3 cup. How much more sugar do you need?

You need an additional 1/2 cup of sugar to fulfill the 3/4 cup requirement for the cake recipe.

You have 2/5 of a tank of gas in your car. If you use 1/4 of the remaining gas, what fraction of the tank will be left?

After using 1/4 of the remaining gas, you will have 3/4 of the remaining gas left in the tank because 1 - 1/4 = 3/4. So, you will have 3/5 of a tank of gas left.

A box contains 7/8 pounds of chocolates. If you take out 3/4 pounds, how much chocolates will be left in the box?

If you take out 3/4 pounds from a box containing 7/8 pounds of chocolates, there will be 1/8 pounds of chocolates left in the box.

There are 5/6 pages left in a book. If you tear out 1/3 pages, how many pages will remain?

If 1/3 of the 5/6 remaining pages are torn out, then 1/3 x 5/6 = 5/18 pages will be torn out. Subtracting this from the 5/6 remaining pages leaves 5/6 - 5/18 = 10/18 = 5/9 pages that will remain in the book.

You have 4/5 of a yard of fabric. If you use 1/2 of the fabric to make a dress, how much fabric will be left?

If you use 1/2 of 4/5 of a yard of fabric to make a dress, you would be using 2/5 of a yard of fabric. Therefore, after making the dress, you will have 2/5 of a yard of fabric left.

A recipe requires 2/3 cups of milk, but you only have 1/2 cup. How much more milk do you need?

You need 1/6 cup more milk to meet the 2/3 cup requirement for the recipe.

You have 3/4 of a bag of marbles. If you give away 2/5 of the marbles, how many marbles will you have left?

If you give away 2/5 of the marbles from 3/4 of a bag, you will have 3/4 - 2/5 = 15/20 - 8/20 = 7/20 of the marbles left. This means you will have 7/20 of the bag of marbles left after giving away 2/5.

A water tank is filled with 7/8 gallons of water. If you drain 3/4 of the tank, how much water will be remaining?

After draining 3/4 of the tank, there will be 1/8 gallons of water remaining in the tank.