Y6

Maths

Subtract from a Mixed Number (Not Crossing the Whole) Reasoning and Problem Solving

Worksheet
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Help your children become more familiar with how to subtract from mixed numbers using fractions with different denominators but not crossing into the previous whole number.

This Year 6 Subtract from a Mixed Number (Not Crossing the Whole) Reasoning and Problem Solving worksheet will consolidate understanding of this skill. Children will reason whether completed subtractions are correct or not, find fractions that could complete given subtractions and reason whether partially-completed subtractions are correct. All answers are provided!

A varied fluency resource is also available to support this small step.


Curriculum Objectives

  • Add and subtract fractions with different denominators and mixed numbers, using the concept of equivalent fractions