Adding and subtracting fractions with like denominators worksheets Grades 4–5

How to do it

Add or subtract the numerators. Keep the denominator. Simplify the answer.

Example problems

1. $\dfrac{3}{5} - \dfrac{1}{5} =$$\dfrac{2}{5}$Show answer
2. $\dfrac{6}{9} - \dfrac{4}{9} =$$\dfrac{2}{9}$Show answer
3. $\dfrac{5}{6} - \dfrac{4}{6} =$$\dfrac{1}{6}$Show answer
4. $\dfrac{6}{7} - \dfrac{3}{7} =$$\dfrac{3}{7}$Show answer

Fractions: the basics

1. Naming fractions from pictures
2. Equivalent fractions
3. Simplifying fractions
4. Improper fractions to mixed numbers
5. Mixed numbers to improper fractions
6. Comparing fractions
7. Adding and subtracting fractions with like denominators
8. Adding fractions with sums greater than 1