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Mathematics
Quarter 2 – Module 8
Visualizing Subtraction
of a Fraction from
a Whole Number

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Mathematics – Grade 4
Quarter 2 – Module 8: Visualizing Subtraction of a Fraction from a Whole Number

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 GRADE 4 (QUARTER 2)
Module 8

I. Title of Material/Introduction:
Visualizing Subtraction of a Fraction from a Whole
Number

This module is all about subtracting a fraction from a whole

number. It explains how a whole number can be changed into a
fraction before subtracting. The answer should always be expressed
in lowest term.

II. Objectives:

• visualizes subtraction of a fraction from a whole number

III. Vocabulary List:

Fraction – shows a part of a whole or a set

Improper fraction – a fraction with the same numerator and
denominator or with greater denominator
Lowest Term – the form of a fraction in which the numerator and
denominator have no factor in common except 1

IV. Pre-Test:

I. Read the situation and answer the questions below.

Mother baked a cake for the snacks of her family. She decided
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to give of it to their neighbor. What part of the cake was left
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for them?

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1. Which figure would represent ?
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a. b. c.

II. Select from the box the correct number sentence for each
figure shown.

1. 2. 3. 4.

1 2 3 1 5
1 - =N 1- =N 1- = N 1- =N 1- =N
3 4 8 2 10

V. Learning Activities:

Let us study how we will visualize subtracting a fraction from a whole

number.

Learning Situation 1:

Blanca bought one whole cheesy buko pie for the birthday of her
daughter Ave. It is one of Ave’s favorite foods. When Ave’s brother
𝟏
saw the pie, he ate of it. What part was left for Ave?
𝟒

Let us show first how to subtract a fraction from

a whole through an illustration.
1 1
4 4

1 1
4 4

This circle represents Ave’s buko pie. It is divided into four equal
𝟏
parts because the part eaten by his brother was . The shaded part
𝟒
shows the part eaten by Ave’s brother. So, adding the parts left for Ave it
𝟑
is or 3 of the 4 equal parts (white part).
𝟒

How would you subtract a fraction

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 from a whole number?

• First change the whole number into improper fraction with the
same numerator and denominator by copying the
denominator of the fraction to be deducted.
numerator
𝟏
1 whole -
𝟒 denominator

The denominator of the fraction tells into how many parts a whole is
divided. Since the denominator of the fraction is 4 then, 1 whole will be
𝟒
changed to . Using the fractions, the number sentence would be:
𝟒

𝟒 𝟏 𝟒−𝟏 𝟑 Subtract the numerator

- = = and just copy the
𝟒 𝟒 𝟒 𝟒 denominator
𝟑
Therefore, part of the cake was left for Ave.
𝟒

Learning Situation 2:

Hannah is about to eat a cup cake. Suddenly her pet dog Spot
approaches and barks at her. What Hannah did was to divide the
cupcake into two equal parts and gave one part to Spot. What part
was left to Hannah?
𝟏 𝟏
The cup cake was divided into two equal parts.
𝟐 𝟐
So the number sentence will be:
numerator
𝟏 𝟐 𝟏 𝟐−𝟏 𝟏
1 - = - = =
𝟐 𝟐 𝟐 𝟐 𝟐 denominator

Change 1 whole to fraction

𝟐
Why ? Because of the statement “two equal parts.” Then, subtract
𝟐
the numerators and copy the denominator.

If you were Hannah would you also do the same? Why? Why not?
What characteristics did Hannah show? Do you love your pets too?
How do you show your love and care for your pets?

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Learning Situation 3:

How about if the whole number is more than one?

𝟐
3 - =? Let us visualize it using this
𝟔
𝟔
1 1
𝟔
Only 1 whole will be changed to fraction. Looking at the illustration,
there are 2 wholes and the third one is divided into six equal parts
because the denominator of the fraction is 6. The shaded part that is to
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be subtracted is , therefore the remaining part is 2 .
6 6
• In subtracting, just get one from the whole number and
change this to improper fraction. Use the numeral in the
denominator.
𝟐 𝟔
3 - 2 ( subtract only the numerators)
𝟔 𝟔
6 -2=4
bring down
𝟐
- (copy the denominator) 6
𝟔
_____
𝟒
2
𝟔

• Change the answer to lowest term if possible.

𝟒
To change 2 to lowest term, divide both the numerator and
𝟔
𝟒
denominator of the fraction by their Greatest Common
𝟔
Factor (GCF). The GCF of 4 and 6 is 2 so,
𝟒 𝟐 𝟐 𝟒 𝟐
÷ = Therefore, the lowest term of 2 is 2 .
𝟔 𝟐 𝟑 𝟔 𝟑

REMEMBER:

In subtracting a fraction from a whole,

• change first one whole part into an improper fraction
using the denominator of the fraction to be subtracted
• subtract the numerator and copy the denominator
• express your answer in lowest term
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VI. Practice Exercises

Practice Task 1 - Subtract the fraction from the whole number and show
by illustrations.
1 3 5
1. 1 - = 2. 1 - = 3. 1 - =
3 7 8

Practice Task 2 - Change the whole number to fraction and subtract.

2 3 7
1. 2- = 2. 4 - = 3. 5 - =
5 4 10

Practice Task 3 - Read the problem and solve for the answer.

Emman and Paulo went on fishing. They were able to get 2

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kilos of tilapia. They sold kilo of it and kept the rest for them. How
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many kilos were left?

VII. Post Test:

Illustrate the subtraction sentence using and solve. Answers

should be in lowest term.
6 4 3 5 3
1. 5 - = 2. 4 - = 3. 2 - = 4. 6 - = 5. 3- =
7 9 10 8 5

VIII. Assignments

Using a sheet of paper, draw any shape, cut it out and make a model
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of 1 .
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ANSWER KEY
PRE-TEST
I. 1. b
1 1 5 2
II. 1. 1 - = N 2. 1 - =N 3. 1 - =N 4. 1- =N
2 3 10 4

PRACTICE EXERCISES
Practice Task 1 - Subtract the fraction from the whole number using
illustrations.
1 2 3 4 5 3
1. 1 - = 2. 1 - = 3. 1 - =
3 3 7 7 8 8

Practice Task 2 - Change the whole number to fraction and subtract.

2 3 7
1. 2- = 2. 4 - = 3. 5 - =
5 4 10

5 4 10
1 3 4
5 4 10
2 3 7
- - -
5 4 10
_____ _____ _____
3 1 3
1 3 4
5 4 10

Practice Task 3 - Read the problem and solve for the answer.
1 2 1 1
2 - = 1 - = 1
2 2 2 2
POST TEST:

6 1 4 5 3 7
1. 5 - = 4 2. 4 - = 3 3. 2 - = 1
7 7 9 9 10 10

5 3 3 2
4. 6 - = 5 5. 3 - = 2
8 8 5 5

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REFERENCES

Department of Education Curriculum and Instruction Strand. K to 12

Most Essential Learning Competencies with Corresponding CG Codes.

Mathematics 4 Learners Material