This math topic focuses on practicing the subtraction of mixed fractions without simplifying the answers, where at least one fraction's denominator is changed to facilitate the subtraction. Each question presents pairs of fractions with different denominators, requiring the learner to find a common denominator, perform the subtraction, and then choose the correct result from multiple options. The problems ensure understanding of fraction subtraction in varied complexity without the final step of simplifying the fractions, fostering a deeper comprehension of fraction operations.

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

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Math worksheet on 'Fraction Subtraction - Mixed (No Simplifying Answers) - One Changed Denominator (Level 2)'. Part of a broader unit on 'Fraction Addition and Subtraction, Mixed - Practice' Learn online: app.mobius.academy/math/units/fractions_addition_and_subtraction_mixed_practice/
1
Subtract these fractions, but don't simplify the answer
A LaTex expression showing 21 over 2 - 12 over 4
a A LaTex expression showing 11 over 4
b A LaTex expression showing 16 over 4
c A LaTex expression showing 2 over 4
d A LaTex expression showing 5 over 4
e A LaTex expression showing 18 over 4
f A LaTex expression showing 4 over 4
2
Subtract these fractions, but don't simplify the answer
A LaTex expression showing 22 over 3 - 11 over 6
a A LaTex expression showing 27 over 6
b A LaTex expression showing 10 over 6
c A LaTex expression showing 9 over 6
d A LaTex expression showing 8 over 6
e A LaTex expression showing 15 over 6
f A LaTex expression showing 21 over 6
3
Subtract these fractions, but don't simplify the answer
A LaTex expression showing 31 over 2 - 12 over 4
a A LaTex expression showing 7 over 4
b A LaTex expression showing 21 over 4
c A LaTex expression showing 8 over 4
d A LaTex expression showing 26 over 4
e A LaTex expression showing 14 over 4
f A LaTex expression showing 5 over 4
4
Subtract these fractions, but don't simplify the answer
A LaTex expression showing 11 over 2 - 3 over 4
a A LaTex expression showing 2 over 4
b A LaTex expression showing 5 over 4
c A LaTex expression showing 3 over 4
d A LaTex expression showing 6 over 4
e A LaTex expression showing 12 over 4
f A LaTex expression showing 4 over 4
5
Subtract these fractions, but don't simplify the answer
A LaTex expression showing 21 over 5 - 111 over 15
a A LaTex expression showing 28 over 15
b A LaTex expression showing 7 over 15
c A LaTex expression showing 111 over 15
d A LaTex expression showing 12 over 15
e A LaTex expression showing 24 over 15
f A LaTex expression showing 37 over 15
6
Subtract these fractions, but don't simplify the answer
A LaTex expression showing 31 over 2 - 15 over 6
a A LaTex expression showing 10 over 6
b A LaTex expression showing 24 over 6
c A LaTex expression showing 12 over 6
d A LaTex expression showing 38 over 6
e A LaTex expression showing 6 over 6
f A LaTex expression showing 9 over 6
7
Subtract these fractions, but don't simplify the answer
A LaTex expression showing 21 over 5 - 12 over 15
a A LaTex expression showing 18 over 15
b A LaTex expression showing 39 over 15
c A LaTex expression showing 23 over 15
d A LaTex expression showing 4 over 15
e A LaTex expression showing 21 over 15
f A LaTex expression showing 24 over 15