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Subtracting Mixed Numbers from Whole Numbers Worksheet Download

This math worksheet practices subtracting mixed numbers and fractions from whole numbers, with like denominators. Students rename the whole number first (7 becomes 6 5/5), then subtract: 7 - 2 3/5 = 4 2/5. Some problems take a fraction away from 1. The answer key shows the renamed problem under every question.

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Subtracting Mixed Numbers from Whole Numbers
Each worksheet has 15 problems that subtract a mixed number or fraction from a whole number, like 7 - 2 3/5.
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Each worksheet has 15 problems that subtract a mixed number or fraction from a whole number, like 7 - 2 3/5.

Student objectives

  • Rename a whole number as a mixed number to subtract a fraction
  • Subtract a mixed number from a whole number
  • Subtract a fraction from 1

Everyday practice

  • Working out how much of 3 pizzas is left after eating 1 1/4 of them
  • Finding how much ribbon is left when 2 3/4 feet is cut from 5 feet
  • Counting the hours left in a 4 hour trip after 1 1/2 hours

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4nf3c

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numerichorizontalfractionssubtraction
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