KS2 Subtracting Fractions Word Problems Worksheets
KS2 Subtracting Fractions Word Problems
Aimed at Years 3 to 6, Subtracting Fractions Word Problems is differentiated five ways to practise mathematical problem solving using subtracting fractions as its basis.
Not a member? Sign up here.
[apss_share]
What's included in the pack?
This pack includes:
- Subtracting Fractions Word Problems worksheets in five levels. Includes answers.
National Curriculum Objectives
Mathematics Year 3: (3F4) Add and subtract fractions with the same denominator within one whole [for example, 5/7 + 1/7 = 6/7]
Mathematics Year 4: (4F4) Add and subtract fractions with the same denominator
Mathematics Year 5: (5F4) Add and subtract fractions with the same denominator and denominators that are multiples of the same number
Mathematics Year 5: (5F2a) Recognise mixed numbers and improper fractions and convert from one form to the other and write mathematical statements > 1 as a mixed number [for example, 2/5 + 4/5 = 6/5 = 1 1/5 ]
Mathematics Year 6:(6F4) Add and subtract fractions with different denominators and mixed numbers, using the concept of equivalent fractions
Mathematics Year 6: (6F2) Use common factors to simplify fractions; use common multiples to express fractions in the same denomination
Differentiation:
Beginner Subtracting fractions with the same denominator and different numerators within one whole. Aimed at Year 3 Secure/Year 4 Emerging.
Easy Subtracting improper fractions with the same denominators and different numerators, that goes beyond one whole. Answers can be given as improper fractions. Aimed at Year 4 Secure/Year 5 Emerging.
Tricky Subtracting fractions with denominators that are double and half of each other. Aimed at Year 4 Mastery/Year 5 Developing.
Expert Subtracting fractions and improper fractions with denominators that are multiple of the same number. Answers should be given as a proper fraction/mixed numbers. Aimed at Year 5 Secure/Year 6 Emerging.
Brainbox Subtracting fractions with different denominators and mixed numbers. Answers should be simplified when possible. Aimed at Year 5 Mastery/Year 6 Secure.
This resource is available to download with a Premium subscription.
