This math topic focuses on fraction subtraction with a focus on simplifying answers, particularly for cases with changed denominators. Through various problems, students can practice subtracting one fraction from another and then simplifying the result to its lowest terms. The subject is part of a broader unit on advanced fraction addition and subtraction. The problems include graphical illustrations for better comprehension and visualization of the fractions involved.

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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 4 over 5 - 6 over 10
a A LaTex expression showing 1 over 5
b A LaTex expression showing 13 over 11
c A LaTex expression showing 1
d A LaTex expression showing 5 over 8
e A LaTex expression showing 3 over 5
f A LaTex expression showing 12 over 25
2
Subtract these fractions and simplify the answer
A LaTex expression showing 2 over 5 - 4 over 15
a A LaTex expression showing 2 over 15
b A LaTex expression showing 2 over 5
c A LaTex expression showing 18 over 9
d A LaTex expression showing 8 over 75
e A LaTex expression showing 1 over 3
f A LaTex expression showing 5 over 9
3
Subtract these fractions and simplify the answer
A LaTex expression showing 6 over 7 - 9 over 14
a A LaTex expression showing 11 over 4
b A LaTex expression showing 3 over 14
c A LaTex expression showing 5 over 7
d A LaTex expression showing 11 over 7
e A LaTex expression showing 27 over 49
f A LaTex expression showing 21 over 7
4
Subtract these fractions and simplify the answer
A LaTex expression showing 3 over 5 - 2 over 10
a A LaTex expression showing 1 over 10
b A LaTex expression showing 0
c A LaTex expression showing 2 over 5
d A LaTex expression showing 1
e A LaTex expression showing 3 over 25
f A LaTex expression showing 1 over 2
5
Subtract these fractions and simplify the answer
A LaTex expression showing 4 over 5 - 9 over 15
a A LaTex expression showing 23 over 5
b A LaTex expression showing 3 over 5
c A LaTex expression showing 1 over 5
d A LaTex expression showing 4
e A LaTex expression showing 15 over 14
f A LaTex expression showing 6 over 7
6
Subtract these fractions and simplify the answer
A LaTex expression showing 3 over 7 - 4 over 21
a A LaTex expression showing 1 over 3
b A LaTex expression showing 5 over 21
c A LaTex expression showing 22 over 11
d A LaTex expression showing 7 over 11
e A LaTex expression showing 2 over 7
f A LaTex expression showing 2 over 9
7
Subtract these fractions and simplify the answer
A LaTex expression showing 3 over 7 - 6 over 21
a A LaTex expression showing 6 over 49
b A LaTex expression showing 5 over 7
c A LaTex expression showing 2 over 7
d A LaTex expression showing 1
e A LaTex expression showing 1 over 7
f A LaTex expression showing 12 over 7
8
Subtract these fractions and simplify the answer
A LaTex expression showing 2 over 3 - 4 over 6
a A LaTex expression showing 2 over 5
b A LaTex expression showing 1
c A LaTex expression showing 3
d A LaTex expression showing 11 over 7
e A LaTex expression showing 3 over 4
f A LaTex expression showing 0