Fraction Subtraction - Basic (No Simplifying Answers) - Two Changed Denominators

Level 1

This math topic focuses on subtracting fractions with unlike denominators where answers are not simplified. It is part of an advanced unit on fraction addition and subtraction. Each problem presents a pair of fractions to subtract, each with different denominators, and multiple choice answers are provided. No simplification of answers is required after performing the subtraction, emphasizing understanding and applying the concept of finding a common denominator to combine fractions correctly without further reducing the results. This helps build foundational skills in fraction operations and common denominators.

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Sub. Basic (No Simplifying Answers) - Two Changed Denominators

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Subtract these fractions, but don't simplify the answer

1213\frac{1}{2} - \frac{1}{3}

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Fraction Subtraction - Basic (No Simplifying Answers) - Two Changed Denominators Worksheet

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Math worksheet on 'Fraction Subtraction - Basic (No Simplifying Answers) - Two Changed Denominators (Level 1)'. Part of a broader unit on 'Fraction Addition and Subtraction - Advanced' Learn online: app.mobius.academy/math/units/fractions_addition_and_subtraction_advanced/
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Subtract these fractions, but don't simplify the answer
A LaTex expression showing 1 over 3 - 1 over 7
a A LaTex expression showing 6 over 21
b A LaTex expression showing 4 over 21
c A LaTex expression showing 35 over 21
d A LaTex expression showing 1 over 21
e A LaTex expression showing 2 over 21
f A LaTex expression showing 42 over 21
2
Subtract these fractions, but don't simplify the answer
A LaTex expression showing 1 over 2 - 1 over 5
a A LaTex expression showing 1 over 10
b A LaTex expression showing 10 over 10
c A LaTex expression showing 5 over 10
d A LaTex expression showing 3 over 10
e A LaTex expression showing 15 over 10
f A LaTex expression showing 7 over 10
3
Subtract these fractions, but don't simplify the answer
A LaTex expression showing 1 over 2 - 1 over 3
a A LaTex expression showing 1 over 6
b A LaTex expression showing 3 over 6
c A LaTex expression showing 6 over 6
d A LaTex expression showing 2 over 6
e A LaTex expression showing 9 over 6
f A LaTex expression showing 12 over 6
4
Subtract these fractions, but don't simplify the answer
A LaTex expression showing 1 over 2 - 1 over 11
a A LaTex expression showing 13 over 22
b A LaTex expression showing 88 over 22
c A LaTex expression showing 4 over 22
d A LaTex expression showing 22 over 22
e A LaTex expression showing 9 over 22
f A LaTex expression showing 14 over 22
5
Subtract these fractions, but don't simplify the answer
A LaTex expression showing 1 over 2 - 1 over 13
a A LaTex expression showing 11 over 26
b A LaTex expression showing 121 over 26
c A LaTex expression showing 4 over 26
d A LaTex expression showing 13 over 26
e A LaTex expression showing 0
f A LaTex expression showing 39 over 26
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Subtract these fractions, but don't simplify the answer
A LaTex expression showing 1 over 5 - 1 over 13
a A LaTex expression showing 26 over 65
b A LaTex expression showing 8 over 65
c A LaTex expression showing 16 over 65
d A LaTex expression showing 39 over 65
e A LaTex expression showing 2 over 65
f A LaTex expression showing 151 over 65
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Subtract these fractions, but don't simplify the answer
A LaTex expression showing 1 over 3 - 1 over 11
a A LaTex expression showing 2 over 33
b A LaTex expression showing 1 over 33
c A LaTex expression showing 8 over 33
d A LaTex expression showing 49 over 33
e A LaTex expression showing 33 over 33
f A LaTex expression showing 22 over 33