This math topic focuses on the practice of fraction subtraction where the denominator is altered in some manner. More specifically, it addresses the challenge of finding missing values in simple fraction subtraction equations. These problems involve recognizing the relationship between numerators and denominators and using this understanding to identify the fraction that would make a given equation correct. It fits within a broader study unit on the addition and subtraction of fractions.

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Fraction Subtraction - Missing Value (Simple) - One Changed Denominator Worksheet

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Fraction Subtraction - Missing Value (Simple) - One Changed Denominator
1
Find the fraction that makes this equation correct
A LaTex expression showing 5 over 7 \;-\;\ sub \ sub \ _ = 3 over 7
a A LaTex expression showing 2 over 5
b A LaTex expression showing 3 over 7
c A LaTex expression showing 8 over 49
d A LaTex expression showing 31 over 2
e A LaTex expression showing 2 over 7
f A LaTex expression showing 1
2
Find the fraction that makes this equation correct
A LaTex expression showing \ sub \ sub \ sub \ ;-\;4 over 10 = 1 over 5
a A LaTex expression showing 0
b A LaTex expression showing 3 over 5
c A LaTex expression showing 1
d A LaTex expression showing 3 over 7
e A LaTex expression showing 1 over 10
f A LaTex expression showing 12 over 9
3
Find the fraction that makes this equation correct
A LaTex expression showing \ sub \ sub \ sub \ ;-\;7 over 14 = 3 over 14
a A LaTex expression showing 5 over 7
b A LaTex expression showing 0
c A LaTex expression showing 5 over 98
d A LaTex expression showing 1 over 7
e A LaTex expression showing 1 over 14
f A LaTex expression showing 5 over 14
4
Find the fraction that makes this equation correct
A LaTex expression showing \ sub \ sub \ sub \ ;-\;7 over 10 = 1 over 10
a A LaTex expression showing 11 over 17
b A LaTex expression showing 2 over 5
c A LaTex expression showing 3 over 10
d A LaTex expression showing 1 over 5
e A LaTex expression showing 2 over 25
f A LaTex expression showing 4 over 5
5
Find the fraction that makes this equation correct
A LaTex expression showing 4 over 7 \;-\;\ sub \ sub \ _ = 0
a A LaTex expression showing 1
b A LaTex expression showing 2
c A LaTex expression showing 0
d A LaTex expression showing 4 over 7
e A LaTex expression showing 4
f A LaTex expression showing 3 over 4
6
Find the fraction that makes this equation correct
A LaTex expression showing \ sub \ sub \ sub \ ;-\;2 over 14 = 3 over 7
a A LaTex expression showing 5 over 98
b A LaTex expression showing 5 over 6
c A LaTex expression showing 1 over 2
d A LaTex expression showing 4 over 7
e A LaTex expression showing 5 over 14
f A LaTex expression showing 18 over 9
7
Find the fraction that makes this equation correct
A LaTex expression showing 3 over 7 \;-\;\ sub \ sub \ _ = 0
a A LaTex expression showing 3 over 7
b A LaTex expression showing 0
c A LaTex expression showing 3
d A LaTex expression showing 1
e A LaTex expression showing 13 over 4
f A LaTex expression showing 11 over 3
8
Find the fraction that makes this equation correct
A LaTex expression showing \ sub \ sub \ sub \ ;-\;3 over 15 = 1 over 5
a A LaTex expression showing 0
b A LaTex expression showing 2
c A LaTex expression showing 2 over 5
d A LaTex expression showing 12 over 3
e A LaTex expression showing 4 over 15
f A LaTex expression showing 1 over 25