This math topic focuses on fraction subtraction, emphasizing problem simplification with different denominators. It involves setting up fraction subtraction problems correctly by finding a common denominator for each pair of fractions presented. The aim is to ensure that the fractions are expressed equivalently so they can be subtracted. Offering multiple-choice answers, each question challenges the understanding of fraction equivalence and subtraction operations, as part of an advanced study on fraction addition and subtraction.

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

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Fraction Subtraction - Problem Simplification - Basic - Two Changed Denominators
1
Set up this fraction subtraction problem correctly
A LaTex expression showing 10 over 11 - 1 over 5
a A LaTex expression showing 50 over 55 - 11 over 55
b A LaTex expression showing 55 over 55 - 11 over 55
c A LaTex expression showing 50 over 55 - 22 over 55
2
Set up this fraction subtraction problem correctly
A LaTex expression showing 4 over 7 - 1 over 2
a A LaTex expression showing 8 over 14 - 7 over 14
b A LaTex expression showing 8 over 14 - 14 over 14
c A LaTex expression showing 4 over 8 - 4 over 8
3
Set up this fraction subtraction problem correctly
A LaTex expression showing 2 over 3 - 1 over 2
a A LaTex expression showing 2 over 2 - 1 over 2
b A LaTex expression showing 6 over 6 - 3 over 6
c A LaTex expression showing 4 over 6 - 3 over 6
4
Set up this fraction subtraction problem correctly
A LaTex expression showing 2 over 3 - 1 over 5
a A LaTex expression showing 15 over 15 - 3 over 15
b A LaTex expression showing 2 over 5 - 1 over 5
c A LaTex expression showing 10 over 15 - 3 over 15
5
Set up this fraction subtraction problem correctly
A LaTex expression showing 2 over 5 - 1 over 3
a A LaTex expression showing 2 over 3 - 1 over 3
b A LaTex expression showing 6 over 15 - 5 over 15
c A LaTex expression showing 9 over 15 - 5 over 15
6
Set up this fraction subtraction problem correctly
A LaTex expression showing 3 over 5 - 1 over 2
a A LaTex expression showing 3 over 6 - 3 over 6
b A LaTex expression showing 3 over 2 - 1 over 2
c A LaTex expression showing 6 over 10 - 5 over 10
7
Set up this fraction subtraction problem correctly
A LaTex expression showing 8 over 11 - 1 over 2
a A LaTex expression showing 24 over 33 - 11 over 33
b A LaTex expression showing 16 over 22 - 11 over 22
c A LaTex expression showing 8 over 12 - 6 over 12
8
Set up this fraction subtraction problem correctly
A LaTex expression showing 1 over 2 - 2 over 5
a A LaTex expression showing 5 over 15 - 6 over 15
b A LaTex expression showing 1 over 5 - 2 over 5
c A LaTex expression showing 5 over 10 - 4 over 10