A fraction can be modeled by a whole divided into equal parts.
The difference of two fractions can be represented using fraction models.
can be represented by a fraction strip divided into five equal parts with three parts shaded.
can be represented by a fraction strip divided into five equal parts with one part shaded.
can be represented by a fraction strip divided into five equal parts with two parts shaded.
So, the model below represents the number sentence.
The first fraction circle is divided into seven equal parts with six parts shaded.
So, the first fraction circle represents .
The second fraction circle is divided into seven equal parts with five parts shaded.
So, the second fraction circle represents .
There are five shaded pieces in the second fraction circle.
Remove five shaded pieces from the first fraction circle to find the difference.
The difference of the two fractions is represented by a fraction circle divided into seven equal parts with one part shaded.
So, the difference is .
Therefore, the number sentence can be used to find the difference of the fractions.