Subtraction of Fractions (Lesson 11 of 18)

This lesson plan, from the Contextualize to Learn project at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, provides an opportunity for students to explore subtracting fractions with like and unlike denominators. In this lesson, students work in pairs to demonstrate subtraction of fractions with models, drawings, and equations. This lesson plan includes both student and instructor notes, as well as a homework assignment with solutions. Additional lessons in the series are available to view separately.

The expected total time for the lesson is fifty-five minutes.