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

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Fraction Subtraction - Missing Value (Mixed) - One Changed Denominator
1
Find the fraction that makes this equation correct
A LaTex expression showing 31 over 2 \;-\;\ sub \ sub \ _ = 31 over 4
a A LaTex expression showing 31 over 4
b A LaTex expression showing 3
c A LaTex expression showing 1 over 4
d A LaTex expression showing 2
e A LaTex expression showing 21 over 4
f A LaTex expression showing 14 over 11
2
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 29 over 11
b A LaTex expression showing 11 over 50
c A LaTex expression showing 21 over 100
d A LaTex expression showing 21 over 5
e A LaTex expression showing 35 over 6
f A LaTex expression showing 13 over 5
3
Find the fraction that makes this equation correct
A LaTex expression showing 11 over 2 \;-\;\ sub \ sub \ _ = 11 over 4
a A LaTex expression showing 1 over 4
b A LaTex expression showing 4
c A LaTex expression showing 1
d A LaTex expression showing 2 over 3
e A LaTex expression showing 11 over 2
f A LaTex expression showing 17 over 8
4
Find the fraction that makes this equation correct
A LaTex expression showing 11 over 7 \;-\;\ sub \ sub \ _ = 11 over 14
a A LaTex expression showing 5 over 6
b A LaTex expression showing 1
c A LaTex expression showing 1 over 14
d A LaTex expression showing 19 over 14
e A LaTex expression showing 23 over 98
f A LaTex expression showing 13 over 10
5
Find the fraction that makes this equation correct
A LaTex expression showing 11 over 2 \;-\;\ sub \ sub \ _ = 11 over 3
a A LaTex expression showing 11 over 6
b A LaTex expression showing 1 over 6
c A LaTex expression showing 1
d A LaTex expression showing 2
e A LaTex expression showing 11 over 2
f A LaTex expression showing 2 over 3
6
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 4 over 9
b A LaTex expression showing 21 over 2
c A LaTex expression showing 7 over 18
d A LaTex expression showing 14 over 7
e A LaTex expression showing 11 over 3
f A LaTex expression showing 31 over 4
7
Find the fraction that makes this equation correct
A LaTex expression showing 11 over 3 \;-\;\ sub \ sub \ _ = 12 over 9
a A LaTex expression showing 1 over 9
b A LaTex expression showing 5 over 9
c A LaTex expression showing 7 over 9
d A LaTex expression showing 117 over 27
e A LaTex expression showing 11 over 13
f A LaTex expression showing 12 over 3
8
Find the fraction that makes this equation correct
A LaTex expression showing 21 over 3 \;-\;\ sub \ sub \ _ = 22 over 9
a A LaTex expression showing 55 over 27
b A LaTex expression showing 1 over 9
c A LaTex expression showing 9
d A LaTex expression showing 22 over 9
e A LaTex expression showing 1
f A LaTex expression showing 13 over 13