This math topic focuses on subtracting fractions with mixed numbers while keeping the denominators unchanged. It requires students to simplify their answers after subtraction. The skills developed include the subtraction of fractions without changing denominators, simplifying fractions to their lowest terms, and converting improper fractions to mixed numbers where needed. Each question includes multiple answer choices, emphasizing the importance of reaching the correct simplified result.

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Fraction Subtraction - Mixed (Simplifying Answers) - No Changed Denominator Worksheet

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Fraction Subtraction - Mixed (Simplifying Answers) - No Changed Denominator
1
Subtract these fractions and simplify the answer
A LaTex expression showing 12 over 6 - 2 over 6
a A LaTex expression showing 11 over 5
b A LaTex expression showing 4 over 9
c A LaTex expression showing 12 over 3
d A LaTex expression showing 1
e A LaTex expression showing 5 over 18
f A LaTex expression showing 5
2
Subtract these fractions and simplify the answer
A LaTex expression showing 22 over 6 - 4 over 6
a A LaTex expression showing 11 over 2
b A LaTex expression showing 12 over 3
c A LaTex expression showing 3
d A LaTex expression showing 21 over 2
e A LaTex expression showing 2
f A LaTex expression showing 1 over 2
3
Subtract these fractions and simplify the answer
A LaTex expression showing 32 over 4 - 3 over 4
a A LaTex expression showing 41 over 4
b A LaTex expression showing 11 over 16
c A LaTex expression showing 24 over 7
d A LaTex expression showing 24 over 5
e A LaTex expression showing 23 over 4
f A LaTex expression showing 25 over 8
4
Subtract these fractions and simplify the answer
A LaTex expression showing 25 over 6 - 13 over 6
a A LaTex expression showing 41 over 3
b A LaTex expression showing 11 over 3
c A LaTex expression showing 18 over 15
d A LaTex expression showing 13 over 18
e A LaTex expression showing 6
f A LaTex expression showing 31 over 6
5
Subtract these fractions and simplify the answer
A LaTex expression showing 12 over 3 - 2 over 3
a A LaTex expression showing 1
b A LaTex expression showing 2 over 3
c A LaTex expression showing 11 over 3
d A LaTex expression showing 13 over 5
e A LaTex expression showing 22 over 3
f A LaTex expression showing 21 over 3
6
Subtract these fractions and simplify the answer
A LaTex expression showing 33 over 7 - 4 over 7
a A LaTex expression showing 3
b A LaTex expression showing 25 over 7
c A LaTex expression showing 4
d A LaTex expression showing 35 over 7
e A LaTex expression showing 36 over 7
f A LaTex expression showing 26 over 7
7
Subtract these fractions and simplify the answer
A LaTex expression showing 33 over 7 - 23 over 7
a A LaTex expression showing 31 over 4
b A LaTex expression showing 25 over 7
c A LaTex expression showing 1
d A LaTex expression showing 41 over 49
e A LaTex expression showing 27 over 8
f A LaTex expression showing 31 over 7
8
Subtract these fractions and simplify the answer
A LaTex expression showing 14 over 7 - 3 over 7
a A LaTex expression showing 1
b A LaTex expression showing 14 over 5
c A LaTex expression showing 33 over 49
d A LaTex expression showing 21 over 7
e A LaTex expression showing 11 over 7
f A LaTex expression showing 2