This math topic focuses on fraction subtraction with a focus on simplifying answers, particularly for cases with changed denominators. Through various problems, students can practice subtracting one fraction from another and then simplifying the result to its lowest terms. The subject is part of a broader unit on advanced fraction addition and subtraction. The problems include graphical illustrations for better comprehension and visualization of the fractions involved.

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Fraction Subtraction - Basic (Simplifying Answers) - One Changed Denominator Worksheet

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Math worksheet on 'Fraction Subtraction - Basic (Simplifying Answers) - One Changed Denominator (Level 3)'. Part of a broader unit on 'Fraction Addition and Subtraction - Practice' Learn online: app.mobius.academy/math/units/fractions_addition_and_subtraction_practice/
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Subtract these fractions and simplify the answer
A LaTex expression showing 6 over 7 - 9 over 14
a A LaTex expression showing 5 over 7
b A LaTex expression showing 3 over 14
c A LaTex expression showing 21 over 7
d A LaTex expression showing 11 over 4
e A LaTex expression showing 11 over 7
f A LaTex expression showing 27 over 49
2
Subtract these fractions and simplify the answer
A LaTex expression showing 4 over 5 - 10 over 15
a A LaTex expression showing 2 over 15
b A LaTex expression showing 2 over 7
c A LaTex expression showing 14 over 15
d A LaTex expression showing 11 over 5
e A LaTex expression showing 14 over 15
f A LaTex expression showing 14 over 75
3
Subtract these fractions and simplify the answer
A LaTex expression showing 4 over 7 - 8 over 21
a A LaTex expression showing 1
b A LaTex expression showing 4 over 49
c A LaTex expression showing 12 over 3
d A LaTex expression showing 4 over 21
e A LaTex expression showing 7 over 9
f A LaTex expression showing 4 over 7
4
Subtract these fractions and simplify the answer
A LaTex expression showing 2 over 5 - 4 over 10
a A LaTex expression showing 2 over 5
b A LaTex expression showing 1
c A LaTex expression showing 11 over 3
d A LaTex expression showing 11 over 5
e A LaTex expression showing 0
f A LaTex expression showing 1 over 5
5
Subtract these fractions and simplify the answer
A LaTex expression showing 3 over 5 - 2 over 10
a A LaTex expression showing 0
b A LaTex expression showing 1
c A LaTex expression showing 1 over 10
d A LaTex expression showing 1 over 2
e A LaTex expression showing 2 over 5
f A LaTex expression showing 3 over 25
6
Subtract these fractions and simplify the answer
A LaTex expression showing 6 over 7 - 6 over 21
a A LaTex expression showing 21 over 13
b A LaTex expression showing 2 over 7
c A LaTex expression showing 4 over 7
d A LaTex expression showing 11 over 7
e A LaTex expression showing 14 over 5
f A LaTex expression showing 4 over 49
7
Subtract these fractions and simplify the answer
A LaTex expression showing 4 over 5 - 7 over 10
a A LaTex expression showing 1 over 10
b A LaTex expression showing 12 over 5
c A LaTex expression showing 4 over 5
d A LaTex expression showing 1 over 5
e A LaTex expression showing 11 over 10
f A LaTex expression showing 11 over 50