This math topic focuses on basic fraction subtraction without simplifying the results, specifically dealing with cases where the denominators of the fractions are different. Each problem presents pairs of fractions with varying denominators that learners are required to subtract, then select the correct result from multiple options. Skills practiced include finding common denominators, performing the subtraction, and understanding fractional results without the additional step of simplifying the fractions. This forms a part of an advanced unit on fraction addition and subtraction.

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Fraction Subtraction - Basic (No Simplifying Answers) - Two Changed Denominators Worksheet

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Math worksheet on 'Fraction Subtraction - Basic (No Simplifying Answers) - Two Changed Denominators (Level 3)'. Part of a broader unit on 'Fraction Addition and Subtraction - Advanced' Learn online: app.mobius.academy/math/units/fractions_addition_and_subtraction_advanced/
1
Subtract these fractions, but don't simplify the answer
A LaTex expression showing 2 over 3 - 2 over 13
a A LaTex expression showing 26 over 39
b A LaTex expression showing 20 over 39
c A LaTex expression showing 39 over 39
d A LaTex expression showing 12 over 39
e A LaTex expression showing 117 over 39
f A LaTex expression showing 4 over 39
2
Subtract these fractions, but don't simplify the answer
A LaTex expression showing 2 over 3 - 3 over 7
a A LaTex expression showing 10 over 21
b A LaTex expression showing 31 over 21
c A LaTex expression showing 14 over 21
d A LaTex expression showing 5 over 21
e A LaTex expression showing 7 over 21
f A LaTex expression showing 6 over 21
3
Subtract these fractions, but don't simplify the answer
A LaTex expression showing 4 over 5 - 2 over 3
a A LaTex expression showing 30 over 15
b A LaTex expression showing 2 over 15
c A LaTex expression showing 3 over 15
d A LaTex expression showing 18 over 15
e A LaTex expression showing 15 over 15
f A LaTex expression showing 8 over 15
4
Subtract these fractions, but don't simplify the answer
A LaTex expression showing 7 over 11 - 3 over 5
a A LaTex expression showing 31 over 55
b A LaTex expression showing 35 over 55
c A LaTex expression showing 10 over 55
d A LaTex expression showing 20 over 55
e A LaTex expression showing 2 over 55
f A LaTex expression showing 110 over 55
5
Subtract these fractions, but don't simplify the answer
A LaTex expression showing 8 over 11 - 2 over 3
a A LaTex expression showing 25 over 33
b A LaTex expression showing 9 over 33
c A LaTex expression showing 2 over 33
d A LaTex expression showing 110 over 33
e A LaTex expression showing 16 over 33
f A LaTex expression showing 15 over 33
6
Subtract these fractions, but don't simplify the answer
A LaTex expression showing 4 over 7 - 5 over 11
a A LaTex expression showing 22 over 77
b A LaTex expression showing 96 over 77
c A LaTex expression showing 20 over 77
d A LaTex expression showing 99 over 77
e A LaTex expression showing 77 over 77
f A LaTex expression showing 9 over 77
7
Subtract these fractions, but don't simplify the answer
A LaTex expression showing 2 over 3 - 2 over 5
a A LaTex expression showing 15 over 15
b A LaTex expression showing 21 over 15
c A LaTex expression showing 12 over 15
d A LaTex expression showing 30 over 15
e A LaTex expression showing 20 over 15
f A LaTex expression showing 4 over 15