This topic covers the basics of fraction subtraction with a focus on simplifying answers and dealing with changed denominators. The exercises provide practice in subtracting different sets of fractions and simplifying their answers. The correct answers are given as multiple choices to develop students' problem-solving skills and help them understand how to streamline fractions. It forms part of a broader study unit on advanced fraction addition and subtraction.

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Fraction Subtraction - Basic (Simplifying Answers) - One Changed Denominator Worksheet

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Fraction Subtraction - Basic (Simplifying Answers) - One Changed Denominator
1
Subtract these fractions and simplify the answer
A LaTex expression showing 1 over 2 - 3 over 6
a A LaTex expression showing 0
b A LaTex expression showing 1 over 3
c A LaTex expression showing 3 over 5
d A LaTex expression showing 2
e A LaTex expression showing 11 over 2
f A LaTex expression showing 1
2
Subtract these fractions and simplify the answer
A LaTex expression showing 3 over 7 - 1 over 21
a A LaTex expression showing 8 over 21
b A LaTex expression showing 5 over 7
c A LaTex expression showing 4 over 147
d A LaTex expression showing 1 over 49
e A LaTex expression showing 3
f A LaTex expression showing 4 over 7
3
Subtract these fractions and simplify the answer
A LaTex expression showing 3 over 5 - 1 over 10
a A LaTex expression showing 1 over 2
b A LaTex expression showing 11 over 5
c A LaTex expression showing 4 over 5
d A LaTex expression showing 12 over 3
e A LaTex expression showing 3 over 50
f A LaTex expression showing 2 over 25
4
Subtract these fractions and simplify the answer
A LaTex expression showing 1 over 3 - 2 over 6
a A LaTex expression showing 11 over 3
b A LaTex expression showing 12 over 5
c A LaTex expression showing 1
d A LaTex expression showing 1 over 6
e A LaTex expression showing 2 over 3
f A LaTex expression showing 0
5
Subtract these fractions and simplify the answer
A LaTex expression showing 1 over 3 - 2 over 9
a A LaTex expression showing 21 over 2
b A LaTex expression showing 1
c A LaTex expression showing 2 over 27
d A LaTex expression showing 1 over 3
e A LaTex expression showing 11 over 2
f A LaTex expression showing 1 over 9
6
Subtract these fractions and simplify the answer
A LaTex expression showing 4 over 5 - 1 over 10
a A LaTex expression showing 1
b A LaTex expression showing 21 over 3
c A LaTex expression showing 3 over 5
d A LaTex expression showing 1 over 10
e A LaTex expression showing 7 over 10
f A LaTex expression showing 4 over 5
7
Subtract these fractions and simplify the answer
A LaTex expression showing 6 over 7 - 1 over 21
a A LaTex expression showing 1
b A LaTex expression showing 6 over 7
c A LaTex expression showing 17 over 21
d A LaTex expression showing 1 over 3
e A LaTex expression showing 3 over 5
f A LaTex expression showing 2
8
Subtract these fractions and simplify the answer
A LaTex expression showing 2 over 7 - 1 over 14
a A LaTex expression showing 3 over 98
b A LaTex expression showing 6 over 7
c A LaTex expression showing 1 over 2
d A LaTex expression showing 3 over 7
e A LaTex expression showing 3 over 14
f A LaTex expression showing 1 over 7