This math topic focuses on basic fraction subtraction without simplifying the results, specifically dealing with cases where the denominators of the fractions are different. Each problem presents pairs of fractions with varying denominators that learners are required to subtract, then select the correct result from multiple options. Skills practiced include finding common denominators, performing the subtraction, and understanding fractional results without the additional step of simplifying the fractions. This forms a part of an advanced unit on fraction addition and subtraction.

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

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Fraction Subtraction - Basic (No Simplifying Answers) - Two Changed Denominators
1
Subtract these fractions, but don't simplify the answer
A LaTex expression showing 4 over 5 - 7 over 13
a A LaTex expression showing 52 over 65
b A LaTex expression showing 55 over 65
c A LaTex expression showing 28 over 65
d A LaTex expression showing 92 over 65
e A LaTex expression showing 78 over 65
f A LaTex expression showing 17 over 65
2
Subtract these fractions, but don't simplify the answer
A LaTex expression showing 6 over 7 - 3 over 5
a A LaTex expression showing 40 over 35
b A LaTex expression showing 17 over 35
c A LaTex expression showing 38 over 35
d A LaTex expression showing 8 over 35
e A LaTex expression showing 45 over 35
f A LaTex expression showing 9 over 35
3
Subtract these fractions, but don't simplify the answer
A LaTex expression showing 7 over 11 - 3 over 5
a A LaTex expression showing 2 over 55
b A LaTex expression showing 20 over 55
c A LaTex expression showing 31 over 55
d A LaTex expression showing 10 over 55
e A LaTex expression showing 110 over 55
f A LaTex expression showing 35 over 55
4
Subtract these fractions, but don't simplify the answer
A LaTex expression showing 6 over 7 - 2 over 5
a A LaTex expression showing 20 over 35
b A LaTex expression showing 40 over 35
c A LaTex expression showing 16 over 35
d A LaTex expression showing 56 over 35
e A LaTex expression showing 17 over 35
f A LaTex expression showing 61 over 35
5
Subtract these fractions, but don't simplify the answer
A LaTex expression showing 9 over 11 - 3 over 5
a A LaTex expression showing 27 over 55
b A LaTex expression showing 55 over 55
c A LaTex expression showing 30 over 55
d A LaTex expression showing 12 over 55
e A LaTex expression showing 45 over 55
f A LaTex expression showing 16 over 55
6
Subtract these fractions, but don't simplify the answer
A LaTex expression showing 2 over 3 - 6 over 13
a A LaTex expression showing 78 over 39
b A LaTex expression showing 12 over 39
c A LaTex expression showing 24 over 39
d A LaTex expression showing 39 over 39
e A LaTex expression showing 8 over 39
f A LaTex expression showing 117 over 39
7
Subtract these fractions, but don't simplify the answer
A LaTex expression showing 2 over 3 - 4 over 11
a A LaTex expression showing 10 over 33
b A LaTex expression showing 39 over 33
c A LaTex expression showing 61 over 33
d A LaTex expression showing 22 over 33
e A LaTex expression showing 8 over 33
f A LaTex expression showing 82 over 33
8
Subtract these fractions, but don't simplify the answer
A LaTex expression showing 9 over 11 - 2 over 3
a A LaTex expression showing 18 over 33
b A LaTex expression showing 33 over 33
c A LaTex expression showing 30 over 33
d A LaTex expression showing 37 over 33
e A LaTex expression showing 5 over 33
f A LaTex expression showing 121 over 33