Mixed Number Subtracting Fractions Word Problems

What is the result of subtracting 1/4 from 3 1/2?

• 4 1/4

• 3 1/4

• 3 3/4

• 2 3/4

If you subtract 2/5 from 4 3/4, what is the difference?

• 17/4 - 2/3 = 15/4

• 17/4 - 2/5 = 63/20 or 3 3/20

• 4 3/4 - 2/5 = 4 1/20

• 17/4 - 2/5 = 15/20

Find the result of subtracting 3/8 from 5 1/4.

• 3 1/4

• 6 1/2

• 2 3/8

• 4 5/8

What is the difference between 2 3/5 and 1/3 when subtracted?

• 4 1/3

• 2 1/8

• 1 7/15

• 3 2/15

If you subtract 1/6 from 2 1/3, what is the result?

• 2 1/2

• 2 5/18

• 2 3/4

• 2 1/4

Find the result of subtracting 1/2 from 3 3/4.

• 5 1/4

• 8 1/2

• 7 1/2

• 6 3/4

What is the difference between 4 2/3 and 2/3 when subtracted?

• 3 2/3

• 4

• 1 2/3

• 2

If you subtract 3/7 from 6 1/2, what is the difference?

• 6 1/21

• 6 1/5

• 6 1/14

• 6 1/10

Find the result of subtracting 2/9 from 7 1/3.

• 4/7

• 8/3

• 23/3

• 5/9

What is the difference between 5 2/5 and 1/5 when subtracted?

• 3 3/5

• 6 2/5

• 4 3/5

• 5 1/5