To properly subtract fractions, students will first need to work through this exercise demonstrating how to find like denominators.

Introduce your fifth graders to multiplying by fractions with these exercises that help them understand the effect of numerators and denominators of equations.

If your students need a different way to visualize fractions, show them this exercise on rectangular fraction models and equivalence.

Being able to pick out equivalent fractions will be much easier for students who complete this exercise.