Subtracting Mixed Numbers Worksheet with Answer Key

What's on the worksheet

1. Subtract, renaming the fractions first, in simplest form:
   8\dfrac{3}{4} - 5\dfrac{1}{2}7\dfrac{11}{12} - 2\dfrac{1}{3}12\dfrac{7}{10} - 4\dfrac{1}{5}10\dfrac{5}{6} - 3\dfrac{3}{8}6\dfrac{7}{9} - 1\dfrac{1}{6}
2. Subtract, trading one whole for pieces, in simplest form:
   5\dfrac{1}{3} - 2\dfrac{1}{2}7\dfrac{3}{10} - 2\dfrac{4}{5}10 - 4\dfrac{5}{7}9\dfrac{1}{6} - 4\dfrac{3}{4}12 - 8\dfrac{7}{10}
3. Word problem: how many pounds of birdseed are left in the bag?
4. Word problem: how much flour is left in Priya's bag?
5. Find the mistake in Elena's subtraction of 6 and 1 fifth minus 2 and 3 fourths.
6. Check Ben's work by adding back, then find his mistake.