This math topic focuses on practicing fraction subtraction by simplifying problems where both fractions have different denominators. The exercises involve finding a common denominator and rewriting each fraction so that both have the same denominator before performing the subtraction. The task tests the student's ability to reconfigure and simplify basic fraction problems with two different denominators, enhancing their skills in fraction addition and subtraction at an advanced level. Each problem gives multiple options, asking the learner to identify the correctly set up expression.

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Fraction Subtraction - Problem Simplification - Basic - Two Changed Denominators Worksheet

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Math worksheet on 'Fraction Subtraction - Problem Simplification - Basic - Two Changed Denominators (Level 1)'. Part of a broader unit on 'Fraction Addition and Subtraction - Advanced' Learn online: app.mobius.academy/math/units/fractions_addition_and_subtraction_advanced/
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Set up this fraction subtraction problem correctly
A LaTex expression showing 1 over 3 - 1 over 5
a A LaTex expression showing 5 over 15 - 6 over 15
b A LaTex expression showing 5 over 15 - 3 over 15
c A LaTex expression showing 1 over 5 - 1 over 5
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Set up this fraction subtraction problem correctly
A LaTex expression showing 1 over 2 - 1 over 5
a A LaTex expression showing 10 over 10 - 2 over 10
b A LaTex expression showing 5 over 10 - 2 over 10
c A LaTex expression showing 1 over 5 - 1 over 5
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Set up this fraction subtraction problem correctly
A LaTex expression showing 1 over 5 - 1 over 11
a A LaTex expression showing 11 over 55 - 5 over 55
b A LaTex expression showing 12 over 60 - 5 over 60
c A LaTex expression showing 1 over 11 - 1 over 11
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Set up this fraction subtraction problem correctly
A LaTex expression showing 1 over 7 - 1 over 11
a A LaTex expression showing 1 over 11 - 1 over 11
b A LaTex expression showing 12 over 84 - 7 over 84
c A LaTex expression showing 11 over 77 - 7 over 77
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Set up this fraction subtraction problem correctly
A LaTex expression showing 1 over 2 - 1 over 3
a A LaTex expression showing 2 over 4 - 1 over 4
b A LaTex expression showing 3 over 6 - 2 over 6
c A LaTex expression showing 6 over 6 - 2 over 6
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Set up this fraction subtraction problem correctly
A LaTex expression showing 1 over 2 - 1 over 7
a A LaTex expression showing 1 over 7 - 1 over 7
b A LaTex expression showing 7 over 14 - 2 over 14
c A LaTex expression showing 4 over 8 - 1 over 8
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Set up this fraction subtraction problem correctly
A LaTex expression showing 1 over 3 - 1 over 11
a A LaTex expression showing 4 over 12 - 1 over 12
b A LaTex expression showing 11 over 33 - 6 over 33
c A LaTex expression showing 11 over 33 - 3 over 33