This math topic focuses on the skill of solving simple fraction subtraction problems where the missing value (variable) must be found, and the denominator remains unchanged. Each problem requires identifying the correct fraction that balances an equation, with the specific aim of finding the missing numerator or the entire fraction. The topic is part of an introductory unit on fraction addition and subtraction, meant to develop foundational skills in handling fractions without altering the denominators.

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Fraction Subtraction - Missing Value (Simple) - No Changed Denominator Worksheet

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Math worksheet on 'Fraction Subtraction - Missing Value (Simple) - No Changed Denominator (Level 1)'. Part of a broader unit on 'Fraction Addition and Subtraction - Intro' Learn online: app.mobius.academy/math/units/fractions_addition_and_subtraction_intro/
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Find the fraction that makes this equation correct
A LaTex expression showing 1 over 2 \;-\;\ sub \ sub \ _ = 0
a A LaTex expression showing 1 over 2
b A LaTex expression showing 2 over 3
c A LaTex expression showing 0
d A LaTex expression showing 3
e A LaTex expression showing 1
f A LaTex expression showing 4
2
Find the fraction that makes this equation correct
A LaTex expression showing 1 over 3 \;-\;\ sub \ sub \ _ = 0
a A LaTex expression showing 1
b A LaTex expression showing 0
c A LaTex expression showing 1 over 3
d A LaTex expression showing 21 over 2
e A LaTex expression showing 5
f A LaTex expression showing 2 over 5
3
Find the fraction that makes this equation correct
A LaTex expression showing 1 over 4 \;-\;\ sub \ sub \ _ = 0
a A LaTex expression showing 1
b A LaTex expression showing 0
c A LaTex expression showing 1 over 4
d A LaTex expression showing 4
e A LaTex expression showing 2
f A LaTex expression showing 11 over 3
4
Find the fraction that makes this equation correct
A LaTex expression showing \ sub \ sub \ sub \ ;-\;1 over 6 = 0
a A LaTex expression showing 4
b A LaTex expression showing 1
c A LaTex expression showing 0
d A LaTex expression showing 3
e A LaTex expression showing 11 over 3
f A LaTex expression showing 1 over 6
5
Find the fraction that makes this equation correct
A LaTex expression showing \ sub \ sub \ sub \ ;-\;1 over 2 = 0
a A LaTex expression showing 11 over 3
b A LaTex expression showing 1
c A LaTex expression showing 2
d A LaTex expression showing 21 over 2
e A LaTex expression showing 2 over 3
f A LaTex expression showing 1 over 2
6
Find the fraction that makes this equation correct
A LaTex expression showing \ sub \ sub \ sub \ ;-\;1 over 7 = 0
a A LaTex expression showing 3
b A LaTex expression showing 31 over 2
c A LaTex expression showing 2 over 5
d A LaTex expression showing 11 over 4
e A LaTex expression showing 1 over 7
f A LaTex expression showing 1
7
Find the fraction that makes this equation correct
A LaTex expression showing \ sub \ sub \ sub \ ;-\;1 over 3 = 0
a A LaTex expression showing 5
b A LaTex expression showing 3 over 4
c A LaTex expression showing 1 over 2
d A LaTex expression showing 0
e A LaTex expression showing 11 over 2
f A LaTex expression showing 1 over 3