Subtracting mixed fractions quiz

Learn Subtracting mixed fractions through this quiz in a very easy way.

Math quiz online  on subtraction of mixed fractions

In this quiz children in 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th grade will test their skills on subtraction of mixed fractions. This is a multiple choice trivia quiz in which children have to solve each problem and find the corresponding answer. After doing so kids should drag and drop correct answers. This quiz will also work as a math game or a math test online which can be played both at home or in the classroom. To better understanding, children should download printable PDF tests on subtracting fractions and get more practice.

Subtraction is a math operation that helps us find the difference between two numbers. When it comes to subtracting mixed fractions, it can be a little tricky for kids to understand, but with some practice and the right approach, it can be made easy.

First, let’s review what a mixed fraction is. A mixed fraction is a combination of a whole number and a fraction. For example, 3 1/2 is a mixed fraction. The 3 represents the whole number and the 1/2 represents the fraction.

Now, let’s talk about subtraction. Subtraction is an operation that allows us to find the difference between two numbers. For example, if we have 4 apples and we eat 2 of them, we can say, “I have two apples left” and write it as 4 – 2 = 2.

When we subtract mixed fractions, we first have to convert the mixed fraction to an improper fraction. An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than the denominator. For example, 3 1/2 is an improper fraction when written as 7/2.

To convert a mixed fraction to an improper fraction, we first multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fraction, then add the numerator to the product and write the sum over the denominator.

For example, let’s convert 3 1/2 to an improper fraction. We first multiply 3 by 2 (the denominator of the fraction) which equals 6. Then, we add 1 (the numerator of the fraction) to 6, which equals 7. So, the improper fraction equivalent of 3 1/2 is 7/2.

Now that we have converted the mixed fractions to improper fractions, we can subtract them. We keep the same denominator and subtract the numerators. We can also simplify the final fraction to the simplest form if possible.

For example, let’s say we want to subtract 4 1/3 – 2 1/5. We convert the mixed fractions to improper fractions which are 7/3 and 11/5 respectively. Now, we can subtract them by keeping the same denominator and subtracting the numerators:

(7/3) – (11/5) = -4/15

Now, this fraction can be simplified by dividing the numerator and denominator by the greatest common factor which is 3. So the final answer is -4/15 which is simplified to -4/3.

Another example would be to subtract 5 1/2 – 3 2/3. We convert the mixed fractions to improper fractions which are 11/2 and 11/3 respectively. Now, we can subtract them by keeping the same denominator and subtracting the numerators:

(11/2) – (11/3) = -1/6

Now, this fraction can be simplified by dividing the numerator and denominator by the greatest common factor which is 2. So the final answer is -1/6.

In conclusion, subtracting mixed fractions can be a tricky concept for kids to understand but with practice and the right approach, it can be made easy.