This math topic focuses on the subtraction of fractions with simplification where only one denominator needs to be changed. It's part of a broader series on mixed fraction addition and subtraction. Learners practice setting up fraction subtraction problems correctly, involving both improper fractions and mixed numbers, by adjusting to a common denominator. The problems require both numerical skills and conceptual understanding to find the correct equivalent fractions before performing the subtraction. Additionally, various options are provided as possible answers, testing the learner's ability to simplify and verify their answers effectively.

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Fraction Subtraction - Problem Simplification - Mixed - One Changed Denominator Worksheet

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Fraction Subtraction - Problem Simplification - Mixed - One Changed Denominator
1
Set up this fraction subtraction problem correctly
A LaTex expression showing 32 over 3 - 14 over 9
a A LaTex expression showing 33 over 9 - 14 over 9
b A LaTex expression showing 33 over 9 - 13 over 9
c A LaTex expression showing 110 over 30 - 42 over 30
2
Set up this fraction subtraction problem correctly
A LaTex expression showing 13 over 5 - 4 over 15
a A LaTex expression showing 27 over 15 - 4 over 15
b A LaTex expression showing 128 over 80 - 20 over 80
c A LaTex expression showing 24 over 15 - 4 over 15
3
Set up this fraction subtraction problem correctly
A LaTex expression showing 13 over 7 - 13 over 21
a A LaTex expression showing 220 over 154 - 91 over 154
b A LaTex expression showing 231 over 168 - 104 over 168
c A LaTex expression showing 30 over 21 - 13 over 21
4
Set up this fraction subtraction problem correctly
A LaTex expression showing 34 over 7 - 212 over 14
a A LaTex expression showing 196 over 56 - 160 over 56
b A LaTex expression showing 46 over 14 - 40 over 14
c A LaTex expression showing 50 over 14 - 40 over 14
5
Set up this fraction subtraction problem correctly
A LaTex expression showing 14 over 5 - 10 over 15
a A LaTex expression showing 27 over 15 - 11 over 15
b A LaTex expression showing 144 over 80 - 50 over 80
c A LaTex expression showing 27 over 15 - 10 over 15
6
Set up this fraction subtraction problem correctly
A LaTex expression showing 12 over 7 - 12 over 21
a A LaTex expression showing 30 over 21 - 12 over 21
b A LaTex expression showing 27 over 21 - 12 over 21
c A LaTex expression showing 23 over 21 - 12 over 21
7
Set up this fraction subtraction problem correctly
A LaTex expression showing 22 over 5 - 16 over 10
a A LaTex expression showing 24 over 10 - 16 over 10
b A LaTex expression showing 26 over 10 - 16 over 10
c A LaTex expression showing 22 over 10 - 16 over 10
8
Set up this fraction subtraction problem correctly
A LaTex expression showing 15 over 7 - 15 over 21
a A LaTex expression showing 273 over 168 - 120 over 168
b A LaTex expression showing 36 over 21 - 15 over 21
c A LaTex expression showing 264 over 154 - 105 over 154