This math topic focuses on subtraction of fractions and helps students practice not simplifying their answers. It delves into fractions with different denominators and provides multiple options to select the correct answer for each problem. This topic is part of a broader unit on advanced addition and subtraction of fractions. The approach is visually interactive, with problems being presented alongside relevant fraction images. Each problem provides a unique set of fractions to subtract.

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

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Math worksheet on 'Fraction Subtraction - Basic (No Simplifying Answers) - One 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, but don't simplify the answer
A LaTex expression showing 1 over 2 - 3 over 6
a A LaTex expression showing 8 over 6
b A LaTex expression showing 6 over 6
c A LaTex expression showing 2 over 6
d A LaTex expression showing 0
e A LaTex expression showing 1 over 6
f A LaTex expression showing 12 over 6
2
Subtract these fractions, but don't simplify the answer
A LaTex expression showing 4 over 5 - 1 over 10
a A LaTex expression showing 16 over 10
b A LaTex expression showing 5 over 10
c A LaTex expression showing 10 over 10
d A LaTex expression showing 7 over 10
e A LaTex expression showing 2 over 10
f A LaTex expression showing 23 over 10
3
Subtract these fractions, but don't simplify the answer
A LaTex expression showing 6 over 7 - 1 over 21
a A LaTex expression showing 23 over 21
b A LaTex expression showing 17 over 21
c A LaTex expression showing 6 over 21
d A LaTex expression showing 70 over 21
e A LaTex expression showing 21 over 21
f A LaTex expression showing 1 over 21
4
Subtract these fractions, but don't simplify the answer
A LaTex expression showing 1 over 5 - 3 over 15
a A LaTex expression showing 3 over 15
b A LaTex expression showing 0
c A LaTex expression showing 6 over 15
d A LaTex expression showing 12 over 15
e A LaTex expression showing 4 over 15
f A LaTex expression showing 30 over 15
5
Subtract these fractions, but don't simplify the answer
A LaTex expression showing 1 over 3 - 3 over 9
a A LaTex expression showing 3 over 9
b A LaTex expression showing 6 over 9
c A LaTex expression showing 18 over 9
d A LaTex expression showing 15 over 9
e A LaTex expression showing 0
f A LaTex expression showing 1 over 9
6
Subtract these fractions, but don't simplify the answer
A LaTex expression showing 2 over 3 - 1 over 9
a A LaTex expression showing 9 over 9
b A LaTex expression showing 3 over 9
c A LaTex expression showing 5 over 9
d A LaTex expression showing 24 over 9
e A LaTex expression showing 1 over 9
f A LaTex expression showing 18 over 9
7
Subtract these fractions, but don't simplify the answer
A LaTex expression showing 4 over 7 - 1 over 14
a A LaTex expression showing 7 over 14
b A LaTex expression showing 4 over 14
c A LaTex expression showing 10 over 14
d A LaTex expression showing 16 over 14
e A LaTex expression showing 31 over 14
f A LaTex expression showing 6 over 14
Fraction Subtraction - Basic (No Simplifying Answers) - One Changed Denominator (Level 2) - Mobius Math