This math topic primarily focuses on fraction subtraction techniques involving missing values where at least one operand has altered denominators. It is tailored to test and enhance students' ability to manipulate and interpret fractions in subtraction equations to find the missing piece that completes the equation correctly. It includes a variety of question structures where the missing value can either be a fraction or a whole number, and the fractions can be relatively simple or mixed numbers. This is a fundamental aspect of fraction addition and subtraction at an introductory mixed level.

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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 \ sub \ sub \ sub \ ;-\;12 over 4 = 1
a A LaTex expression showing 7
b A LaTex expression showing 11 over 2
c A LaTex expression showing 13 over 4
d A LaTex expression showing 1
e A LaTex expression showing 2 over 3
f A LaTex expression showing 21 over 2
2
Find the fraction that makes this equation correct
A LaTex expression showing 11 over 7 \;-\;\ sub \ sub \ _ = 16 over 21
a A LaTex expression showing 17 over 18
b A LaTex expression showing 11 over 7
c A LaTex expression showing 8 over 21
d A LaTex expression showing 23 over 29
e A LaTex expression showing 11 over 25
f A LaTex expression showing 3 over 4
3
Find the fraction that makes this equation correct
A LaTex expression showing \ sub \ sub \ sub \ ;-\;11 over 6 = 11 over 6
a A LaTex expression showing 1
b A LaTex expression showing 7 over 18
c A LaTex expression showing 12 over 3
d A LaTex expression showing 113 over 36
e A LaTex expression showing 21 over 3
f A LaTex expression showing 15 over 6
4
Find the fraction that makes this equation correct
A LaTex expression showing \ sub \ sub \ sub \ ;-\;3 over 4 = 3 over 4
a A LaTex expression showing 3 over 8
b A LaTex expression showing 1 over 2
c A LaTex expression showing 11 over 2
d A LaTex expression showing 11 over 4
e A LaTex expression showing 13 over 4
f A LaTex expression showing 1
5
Find the fraction that makes this equation correct
A LaTex expression showing 31 over 5 \;-\;\ sub \ sub \ _ = 17 over 10
a A LaTex expression showing 21 over 8
b A LaTex expression showing 11 over 2
c A LaTex expression showing 14 over 5
d A LaTex expression showing 33 over 10
e A LaTex expression showing 31 over 6
f A LaTex expression showing 63 over 5
6
Find the fraction that makes this equation correct
A LaTex expression showing \ sub \ sub \ sub \ ;-\;2 over 9 = 21 over 9
a A LaTex expression showing 2
b A LaTex expression showing 21 over 3
c A LaTex expression showing 24 over 9
d A LaTex expression showing 31 over 7
e A LaTex expression showing 38 over 81
f A LaTex expression showing 32 over 5
7
Find the fraction that makes this equation correct
A LaTex expression showing 11 over 5 \;-\;\ sub \ sub \ _ = 7 over 10
a A LaTex expression showing 7 over 10
b A LaTex expression showing 4 over 7
c A LaTex expression showing 1 over 2
d A LaTex expression showing 3 over 10
e A LaTex expression showing 3 over 4
f A LaTex expression showing 21 over 25
8
Find the fraction that makes this equation correct
A LaTex expression showing 21 over 2 \;-\;\ sub \ sub \ _ = 11 over 6
a A LaTex expression showing 15 over 6
b A LaTex expression showing 2 over 3
c A LaTex expression showing 14 over 5
d A LaTex expression showing 211 over 12
e A LaTex expression showing 11 over 3
f A LaTex expression showing 6