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Time Interval Subtraction (Elapsed Time)

Find elapsed time or remaining time using subtraction; no negative results.
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Practice Questions

  1. 2 h 40 min − 25 min = ?
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    2 h 15 min

  2. 3 h 15 min − 50 min = ?
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    2 h 25 min

  3. 1 h 30 min − 45 min = ?
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    45 min

  4. 4 h 5 min − 20 min = ?
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    3 h 45 min

  5. 5 h 0 min − 35 min = ?
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    4 h 25 min

Teacher Resources
Teaching Notes

Model borrowing 1 hour → 60 minutes.

Vocabulary
Elapsed Time: The amount of time that has passed.
Borrowing Time: Regrouping hours into minutes.
Common Mistakes
  • forgetting to regroup
  • Incorrect regrouping of 60
  • Subtracting minutes from hours
  • Ignoring unit labels
  • Miscalculating elapsed duration
Differentiation
SupportUse a number line or clock model.
ChallengeInclude multi-step word problems.
Discussion Questions
  • When do we calculate elapsed time?
  • How is time regrouping different from base ten?
  • Describe a situation needing this skill.
  • What strategies help avoid errors?
Extension Activities
  • Use a clock face.
  • Draw a timeline.
  • Calculate time to the nearest hour.
Parent Tip

Ask: 'If we start at 2:00 and finish at 3:30, how long did it take?'

Learning Path
Skill Cluster

Measurement and Data

Estimated Time

12 minutes

Skills Practiced
Regroup hours minutes