Mastering Mixed Numbers: Problem Solving & Reasoning
Mathematics
Grade 8
10 questions
~20 mins
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This worksheet focuses on subtracting mixed numbers with unlike denominators, combining procedural practice with problem solving and real-world contexts. Students will develop fluency, reasoning skills, and extend their understanding through varied question types.
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Mastering Mixed Numbers: Problem Solving & Reasoning
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Practice Questions
Answer all questions. Show your working in the grid spaces provided.
1.
Subtract the mixed numbers: 3 1/4 − 1 2/3. Write your answer as a mixed number in simplest form.
[2 marks]2.
Calculate: 5 3/8 − 2 5/12. Show your working in the grid.
[3 marks]3.
A recipe calls for 2 1/2 cups of sugar. If you use 1 3/4 cups, how much more sugar is needed?
[3 marks]4.
Simplify the subtraction: 4 2/5 − 1 7/10.
[2 marks]5.
Construct a diagram to represent the subtraction 7 3/4 − 3 5/8 on the grid.
[2 marks]6.
A swimmer completes 4 1/2 laps in the morning and 2 2/3 laps in the afternoon. How many laps did they swim in total?
[3 marks]7.
Subtract: 6 3/4 − 2 5/8. Show your work.
[3 marks]8.
Identify the error in the solution: 2 1/2 − 1 3/4 = 0 3/4. Correct the mistake and find the correct answer.
[4 marks]9.
Estimate and then precisely calculate: 9 2/3 − 4 5/8.
[3 marks]10.
Challenge: Write a problem involving the subtraction of two mixed numbers with unlike denominators, then solve it.
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- 1/1/2026
- Updated
- 1/1/2026
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