This math topic focuses on fraction subtraction, particularly identifying the lowest common denominator when subtracting mixed fractions with one denominator needing modification. It is a fundamental unit within a larger framework of mixed fraction addition and subtraction skills. Each question requires students to choose the correct lowest common denominator from multiple choices for subtracting two given fractions. This skill is essential for effectively simplifying differences between fractions and represents an introductory level of understanding in fraction manipulation.

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Fraction Subtraction - Find Common Denominator - Mixed - One Changed Denominator Worksheet

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Fraction Subtraction - Find Common Denominator - Mixed - One Changed Denominator
1
What lowest common denominator would you use to subtract these fractions?
A LaTex expression showing 31 over 2 - 1 over 4
a
9
b
7
c
8
d
3
e
10
f
4
2
What lowest common denominator would you use to subtract these fractions?
A LaTex expression showing 21 over 7 - 1 over 21
a
33
b
19
c
27
d
39
e
5
f
21
3
What lowest common denominator would you use to subtract these fractions?
A LaTex expression showing 21 over 3 - 1 over 6
a
10
b
6
c
3
d
14
e
11
f
4
4
What lowest common denominator would you use to subtract these fractions?
A LaTex expression showing 11 over 2 - 1 over 4
a
1
b
6
c
3
d
5
e
4
f
13
5
What lowest common denominator would you use to subtract these fractions?
A LaTex expression showing 21 over 3 - 1 over 9
a
4
b
12
c
9
d
13
e
1
f
17
6
What lowest common denominator would you use to subtract these fractions?
A LaTex expression showing 11 over 3 - 1 over 6
a
3
b
4
c
14
d
7
e
1
f
6
7
What lowest common denominator would you use to subtract these fractions?
A LaTex expression showing 21 over 2 - 1 over 6
a
13
b
8
c
9
d
14
e
6
f
1
8
What lowest common denominator would you use to subtract these fractions?
A LaTex expression showing 11 over 7 - 1 over 14
a
4
b
14
c
7
d
5
e
15
f
17