This topic focuses on basic fraction subtraction exercises that do not require simplified answers. It is specifically targeted towards handling fractions with different denominators. There are seven subtraction problems, all designed to test the learner's ability to subtract fractions without simplifying the result. Multiple choice answers are provided for each problem for learners to choose from.

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Fraction Subtraction - Basic (No Simplifying Answers) - One Changed Denominator Worksheet

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Fraction Subtraction - Basic (No Simplifying Answers) - One Changed Denominator
1
Subtract these fractions, but don't simplify the answer
A LaTex expression showing 2 over 5 - 3 over 15
a A LaTex expression showing 5 over 15
b A LaTex expression showing 1 over 15
c A LaTex expression showing 6 over 15
d A LaTex expression showing 11 over 15
e A LaTex expression showing 15 over 15
f A LaTex expression showing 3 over 15
2
Subtract these fractions, but don't simplify the answer
A LaTex expression showing 3 over 5 - 2 over 10
a A LaTex expression showing 5 over 10
b A LaTex expression showing 14 over 10
c A LaTex expression showing 18 over 10
d A LaTex expression showing 4 over 10
e A LaTex expression showing 2 over 10
f A LaTex expression showing 10 over 10
3
Subtract these fractions, but don't simplify the answer
A LaTex expression showing 3 over 5 - 5 over 10
a A LaTex expression showing 1 over 10
b A LaTex expression showing 2 over 10
c A LaTex expression showing 23 over 10
d A LaTex expression showing 3 over 10
e A LaTex expression showing 12 over 10
f A LaTex expression showing 16 over 10
4
Subtract these fractions, but don't simplify the answer
A LaTex expression showing 2 over 3 - 2 over 6
a A LaTex expression showing 8 over 6
b A LaTex expression showing 6 over 6
c A LaTex expression showing 2 over 6
d A LaTex expression showing 1 over 6
e A LaTex expression showing 10 over 6
f A LaTex expression showing 4 over 6
5
Subtract these fractions, but don't simplify the answer
A LaTex expression showing 4 over 7 - 8 over 14
a A LaTex expression showing 4 over 14
b A LaTex expression showing 0
c A LaTex expression showing 16 over 14
d A LaTex expression showing 24 over 14
e A LaTex expression showing 1 over 14
f A LaTex expression showing 12 over 14
6
Subtract these fractions, but don't simplify the answer
A LaTex expression showing 6 over 7 - 14 over 21
a A LaTex expression showing 20 over 21
b A LaTex expression showing 84 over 21
c A LaTex expression showing 24 over 21
d A LaTex expression showing 4 over 21
e A LaTex expression showing 15 over 21
f A LaTex expression showing 12 over 21
7
Subtract these fractions, but don't simplify the answer
A LaTex expression showing 6 over 7 - 5 over 14
a A LaTex expression showing 42 over 14
b A LaTex expression showing 19 over 14
c A LaTex expression showing 7 over 14
d A LaTex expression showing 1 over 14
e A LaTex expression showing 11 over 14
f A LaTex expression showing 4 over 14
8
Subtract these fractions, but don't simplify the answer
A LaTex expression showing 6 over 7 - 10 over 14
a A LaTex expression showing 14 over 14
b A LaTex expression showing 16 over 14
c A LaTex expression showing 8 over 14
d A LaTex expression showing 20 over 14
e A LaTex expression showing 28 over 14
f A LaTex expression showing 2 over 14