This math topic focuses on the basic skill of subtracting fractions with like denominators and simplifying the answers. It includes multiple problems where students practice subtracting one fraction from another where both fractions share the same denominator, followed by simplifying their answers into reduced forms. Clear instructions are provided for each problem, requiring students to apply their understanding of fraction subtraction and reduction to find the simplest form of the result. The problems escalate in difficulty, providing a comprehensive foundation in fraction subtraction without altering the denominators.

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

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Math worksheet on 'Fraction Subtraction - Basic (Simplifying Answers) - No Changed Denominator (Level 2)'. Part of a broader unit on 'Fraction Addition and Subtraction - Intro' Learn online: app.mobius.academy/math/units/fractions_addition_and_subtraction_intro/
1
Subtract these fractions and simplify the answer
A LaTex expression showing 3 over 6 - 1 over 6
a A LaTex expression showing 1
b A LaTex expression showing 1 over 9
c A LaTex expression showing 1 over 3
d A LaTex expression showing 2 over 3
e A LaTex expression showing 5 over 6
f A LaTex expression showing 1 over 6
2
Subtract these fractions and simplify the answer
A LaTex expression showing 2 over 3 - 1 over 3
a A LaTex expression showing 2 over 5
b A LaTex expression showing 0
c A LaTex expression showing 2
d A LaTex expression showing 11 over 4
e A LaTex expression showing 1 over 2
f A LaTex expression showing 1 over 3
3
Subtract these fractions and simplify the answer
A LaTex expression showing 5 over 6 - 1 over 6
a A LaTex expression showing 7 over 9
b A LaTex expression showing 5 over 36
c A LaTex expression showing 8 over 9
d A LaTex expression showing 1
e A LaTex expression showing 2 over 3
f A LaTex expression showing 11 over 3
4
Subtract these fractions and simplify the answer
A LaTex expression showing 2 over 4 - 1 over 4
a A LaTex expression showing 1 over 4
b A LaTex expression showing 4 over 7
c A LaTex expression showing 11 over 2
d A LaTex expression showing 6 over 7
e A LaTex expression showing 3 over 16
f A LaTex expression showing 3 over 4
5
Subtract these fractions and simplify the answer
A LaTex expression showing 3 over 7 - 1 over 7
a A LaTex expression showing 4 over 49
b A LaTex expression showing 11 over 4
c A LaTex expression showing 2 over 7
d A LaTex expression showing 3 over 49
e A LaTex expression showing 4 over 9
f A LaTex expression showing 4 over 7
6
Subtract these fractions and simplify the answer
A LaTex expression showing 4 over 6 - 1 over 6
a A LaTex expression showing 1
b A LaTex expression showing 2 over 3
c A LaTex expression showing 1 over 2
d A LaTex expression showing 0
e A LaTex expression showing 5 over 6
f A LaTex expression showing 5 over 36
7
Subtract these fractions and simplify the answer
A LaTex expression showing 2 over 6 - 1 over 6
a A LaTex expression showing 1 over 18
b A LaTex expression showing 1 over 3
c A LaTex expression showing 1 over 6
d A LaTex expression showing 3 over 7
e A LaTex expression showing 5 over 6
f A LaTex expression showing 1 over 2
Fraction Subtraction - Basic (Simplifying Answers) - No Changed Denominator (Level 2) - Mobius Math Academy