IXL | Subtract fractions with like denominators using number lines

Complete the subtraction sentence for this model.

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Complete the subtraction sentence for this model.

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To subtract fractions on a number line, count back. Each part you count back is a fraction.

The number line shows the numbers between 0 and 1. The line is divided into 4 equal parts. So, the length of each part is

To subtract, count back from 1. Count back 1 part, or

The result is

The subtraction sentence is:

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