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Subtracting Fractions from a Whole Number

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2nd - 5th Grade

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Subtracting Fractions from a Whole Number is a free printable worksheet for students in Grades 2–5 who are learning to subtract proper fractions and mixed numbers from whole numbers. The worksheet includes 10 multiple-choice problems, such as subtracting 5/6 from 6, 3 1/2 from 7, and 4 4/7 from 8, with answers expressed as mixed numbers or whole numbers. Students practise regrouping a whole number as a fractional whole, subtracting the whole-number and fractional parts accurately, and interpreting the resulting mixed number. The varied denominators—including 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10—give learners repeated practice while the answer choices help teachers identify errors such as subtracting the fraction from the wrong whole or keeping the original whole-number part. This free printable worksheet includes a complete answer key for independent practice, small-group instruction, or review.

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Subtracting Fractions from a Whole Number

Total questions: 10

Name
Class
Date
1.

 4 − 234 =4\ -\ 2\frac{3}{4}\ =  

a)

 1 141\ \frac{1}{4}  

b)

 2 142\ \frac{1}{4}  

c)

 2 342\ \frac{3}{4}  

d)

0

2.


 7 − 3 12 =7\ -\ 3\ \frac{1}{2}\ =  

a)

 4 124\ \frac{1}{2}  

b)

 3 123\ \frac{1}{2}  

c)

 2 222\ \frac{2}{2}  

d)

 6 226\ \frac{2}{2}  

3.


 6 − 56 =6\ -\ \frac{5}{6}\ =  

a)

 5 665\ \frac{6}{6}  

b)

 5 165\ \frac{1}{6}  

c)

 56\frac{5}{6}  

d)

5

4.


 8 − 710 =8\ -\ \frac{7}{10}\ =  

a)

 8 7108\ \frac{7}{10}  

b)

 7 10107\ \frac{10}{10}  

c)

 77  

d)

 7 3107\ \frac{3}{10}  

5.


 6 − 37 =6\ -\ \frac{3}{7}\ =  

a)

 5 475\ \frac{4}{7}  

b)

5

c)

6

d)

 5 775\ \frac{7}{7}  

6.


 10 − 4 29=10\ -\ 4\ \frac{2}{9}=  

a)

 9 999\ \frac{9}{9}  

b)

 6 296\ \frac{2}{9}  

c)

6

d)

 5 795\ \frac{7}{9}  

7.


 12 − 9 38=12\ -\ 9\ \frac{3}{8}=  

a)

 33  

b)

 3 383\ \frac{3}{8}  

c)

 11 8811\ \frac{8}{8}  

d)

 2 582\ \frac{5}{8}  

8.


 20 − 3 45=20\ -\ 3\ \frac{4}{5}=  

a)

 19 5519\ \frac{5}{5}  

b)

 16 1516\ \frac{1}{5}  

c)

16

d)

 17 4517\ \frac{4}{5}  

9.


 7 − 5 25=7\ -\ 5\ \frac{2}{5}=  

a)

 2 252\ \frac{2}{5}  

b)

 6 556\ \frac{5}{5}  

c)

2

d)

 1 351\ \frac{3}{5}  

10.


 8 − 3 47=8\ -\ 3\ \frac{4}{7}=  

a)

 7 777\ \frac{7}{7}  

b)

 5 475\ \frac{4}{7}  

c)

 4 374\ \frac{3}{7}  

d)

5

Answer Key

Subtracting Fractions from a Whole Number

Total questions: 10

1.
a)

 1 141\ \frac{1}{4}  

2.
b)

 3 123\ \frac{1}{2}  

3.
b)

 5 165\ \frac{1}{6}  

4.
d)

 7 3107\ \frac{3}{10}  

5.
a)

 5 475\ \frac{4}{7}  

6.
d)

 5 795\ \frac{7}{9}  

7.
d)

 2 582\ \frac{5}{8}  

8.
b)

 16 1516\ \frac{1}{5}  

9.
d)

 1 351\ \frac{3}{5}  

10.
c)

 4 374\ \frac{3}{7}  

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What does this worksheet cover?

This worksheet covers subtracting a proper fraction or mixed number from a whole number, using 10 multiple-choice problems. Students must regroup the whole number when needed and select the resulting mixed number, such as finding 5 1/6 when subtracting 5/6 from 6.

How can I use this worksheet to teach subtracting a fraction from a whole number?

First model a problem by rewriting a whole number as a mixed number with a fractional part, such as 6 = 5 6/6, before subtracting 5/6. Then have students explain why the whole-number and fractional parts change in problems such as 7 − 3 1/2, using the multiple-choice options to discuss which regrouping step produces 3 1/2.

What mistakes should I watch for when students complete this worksheet?

Watch for students who subtract only the whole-number parts and ignore the fractional part, or who copy the original whole number into the answer. Students may also choose distractors such as 5 when solving 6 − 3/7; ask them to show how the whole was regrouped and check that the fractional remainder has the same denominator as the given fraction.

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How can I differentiate this worksheet for my students?

Use the worksheet’s Advanced Settings to increase font size or widen font spacing so the mixed-number expressions and multiple-choice options are easier to read. You can also apply a dyslexia-friendly font or translate the worksheet when language access would help students interpret the directions and answer choices.

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