Fraction Subtraction - Missing Value (Mixed) - One Changed Denominator

Level 1

This math topic focuses on practicing fraction subtraction with a missing value in mixed numbers. Specifically, problems require solving for an unknown fraction in subtraction equations where one denominator has been changed. The topic is part of a larger introductory unit on mixed number addition and subtraction. Each problem provides a subtraction equation and a set of answer choices, with one correct fraction that brings balance to the equation, enhancing skills in manipulating and understanding fractions within nonlinear equations.

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Sub. Missing Value (Mixed) - One Changed Denominator

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Find the fraction that makes this equation correct

312    ___=3133\frac{1}{2}\;-\;\_\_\_ = 3\frac{1}{3}

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

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Math worksheet on 'Fraction Subtraction - Missing Value (Mixed) - One Changed Denominator (Level 1)'. Part of a broader unit on 'Fraction Addition and Subtraction, Mixed - Intro' Learn online: app.mobius.academy/math/units/fractions_addition_and_subtraction_mixed_intro/
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Find the fraction that makes this equation correct
A LaTex expression showing \ sub \ sub \ sub \ ;-\;1 over 4 = 11 over 4
a A LaTex expression showing 1 over 4
b A LaTex expression showing 1
c A LaTex expression showing 13 over 4
d A LaTex expression showing 11 over 2
e A LaTex expression showing 13 over 5
f A LaTex expression showing 3 over 4
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Find the fraction that makes this equation correct
A LaTex expression showing \ sub \ sub \ sub \ ;-\;1 over 6 = 21 over 3
a A LaTex expression showing 7 over 18
b A LaTex expression showing 14 over 7
c A LaTex expression showing 11 over 3
d A LaTex expression showing 21 over 2
e A LaTex expression showing 4 over 9
f A LaTex expression showing 31 over 4
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Find the fraction that makes this equation correct
A LaTex expression showing \ sub \ sub \ sub \ ;-\;1 over 4 = 31 over 4
a A LaTex expression showing 13 over 16
b A LaTex expression showing 32 over 5
c A LaTex expression showing 33 over 4
d A LaTex expression showing 6
e A LaTex expression showing 21 over 7
f A LaTex expression showing 31 over 2
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Find the fraction that makes this equation correct
A LaTex expression showing 21 over 2 \;-\;\ sub \ sub \ _ = 21 over 4
a A LaTex expression showing 11 over 4
b A LaTex expression showing 7
c A LaTex expression showing 31 over 2
d A LaTex expression showing 1 over 4
e A LaTex expression showing 21 over 4
f A LaTex expression showing 5
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Find the fraction that makes this equation correct
A LaTex expression showing \ sub \ sub \ sub \ ;-\;1 over 9 = 12 over 9
a A LaTex expression showing 4 over 27
b A LaTex expression showing 21 over 4
c A LaTex expression showing 11 over 3
d A LaTex expression showing 11 over 81
e A LaTex expression showing 11 over 9
f A LaTex expression showing 1
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Find the fraction that makes this equation correct
A LaTex expression showing 31 over 2 \;-\;\ sub \ sub \ _ = 31 over 3
a A LaTex expression showing 31 over 2
b A LaTex expression showing 81 over 2
c A LaTex expression showing 41 over 3
d A LaTex expression showing 112 over 3
e A LaTex expression showing 1 over 6
f A LaTex expression showing 11 over 5
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Find the fraction that makes this equation correct
A LaTex expression showing \ sub \ sub \ sub \ ;-\;1 over 10 = 21 over 10
a A LaTex expression showing 21 over 100
b A LaTex expression showing 35 over 6
c A LaTex expression showing 21 over 5
d A LaTex expression showing 11 over 50
e A LaTex expression showing 29 over 11
f A LaTex expression showing 13 over 5