This math topic focuses on subtracting fractions with mixed numbers while keeping the denominators unchanged. It requires students to simplify their answers after subtraction. The skills developed include the subtraction of fractions without changing denominators, simplifying fractions to their lowest terms, and converting improper fractions to mixed numbers where needed. Each question includes multiple answer choices, emphasizing the importance of reaching the correct simplified result.

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

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Math worksheet on 'Fraction Subtraction - Mixed (Simplifying Answers) - No Changed Denominator (Level 3)'. Part of a broader unit on 'Fraction Addition and Subtraction, Mixed - Intro' Learn online: app.mobius.academy/math/units/fractions_addition_and_subtraction_mixed_intro/
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Subtract these fractions and simplify the answer
A LaTex expression showing 22 over 3 - 12 over 3
a A LaTex expression showing 32 over 3
b A LaTex expression showing 1
c A LaTex expression showing 21 over 2
d A LaTex expression showing 11 over 5
e A LaTex expression showing 41 over 3
f A LaTex expression showing 15 over 6
2
Subtract these fractions and simplify the answer
A LaTex expression showing 32 over 5 - 22 over 5
a A LaTex expression showing 51 over 4
b A LaTex expression showing 54 over 5
c A LaTex expression showing 14 over 25
d A LaTex expression showing 1
e A LaTex expression showing 15 over 17
f A LaTex expression showing 32 over 5
3
Subtract these fractions and simplify the answer
A LaTex expression showing 13 over 4 - 3 over 4
a A LaTex expression showing 14 over 7
b A LaTex expression showing 21 over 4
c A LaTex expression showing 1
d A LaTex expression showing 11 over 2
e A LaTex expression showing 13 over 4
f A LaTex expression showing 15 over 16
4
Subtract these fractions and simplify the answer
A LaTex expression showing 32 over 3 - 22 over 3
a A LaTex expression showing 61 over 2
b A LaTex expression showing 13 over 11
c A LaTex expression showing 41 over 3
d A LaTex expression showing 1
e A LaTex expression showing 21 over 3
f A LaTex expression showing 5
5
Subtract these fractions and simplify the answer
A LaTex expression showing 32 over 7 - 13 over 7
a A LaTex expression showing 33 over 49
b A LaTex expression showing 45 over 7
c A LaTex expression showing 36 over 7
d A LaTex expression showing 3
e A LaTex expression showing 16 over 7
f A LaTex expression showing 41 over 2
6
Subtract these fractions and simplify the answer
A LaTex expression showing 33 over 7 - 23 over 7
a A LaTex expression showing 1
b A LaTex expression showing 41 over 49
c A LaTex expression showing 31 over 7
d A LaTex expression showing 25 over 7
e A LaTex expression showing 31 over 4
f A LaTex expression showing 27 over 8
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Subtract these fractions and simplify the answer
A LaTex expression showing 32 over 4 - 23 over 4
a A LaTex expression showing 51 over 2
b A LaTex expression showing 95 over 8
c A LaTex expression showing 31 over 4
d A LaTex expression showing 61 over 4
e A LaTex expression showing 41 over 2
f A LaTex expression showing 3 over 4