This math topic focuses on fraction subtraction, emphasizing problem simplification with different denominators. It involves setting up fraction subtraction problems correctly by finding a common denominator for each pair of fractions presented. The aim is to ensure that the fractions are expressed equivalently so they can be subtracted. Offering multiple-choice answers, each question challenges the understanding of fraction equivalence and subtraction operations, as part of an advanced study on fraction addition and subtraction.

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Fraction Subtraction - Problem Simplification - Basic - Two Changed Denominators Worksheet

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Math worksheet on 'Fraction Subtraction - Problem Simplification - Basic - Two Changed Denominators (Level 2)'. Part of a broader unit on 'Fraction Addition and Subtraction - Advanced' Learn online: app.mobius.academy/math/units/fractions_addition_and_subtraction_advanced/
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Set up this fraction subtraction problem correctly
A LaTex expression showing 7 over 11 - 1 over 3
a A LaTex expression showing 21 over 33 - 11 over 33
b A LaTex expression showing 7 over 12 - 4 over 12
c A LaTex expression showing 24 over 33 - 11 over 33
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Set up this fraction subtraction problem correctly
A LaTex expression showing 10 over 11 - 1 over 5
a A LaTex expression showing 50 over 55 - 22 over 55
b A LaTex expression showing 50 over 55 - 11 over 55
c A LaTex expression showing 55 over 55 - 11 over 55
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Set up this fraction subtraction problem correctly
A LaTex expression showing 6 over 7 - 1 over 3
a A LaTex expression showing 6 over 3 - 1 over 3
b A LaTex expression showing 18 over 21 - 14 over 21
c A LaTex expression showing 18 over 21 - 7 over 21
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Set up this fraction subtraction problem correctly
A LaTex expression showing 8 over 11 - 1 over 2
a A LaTex expression showing 24 over 33 - 11 over 33
b A LaTex expression showing 8 over 12 - 6 over 12
c A LaTex expression showing 16 over 22 - 11 over 22
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Set up this fraction subtraction problem correctly
A LaTex expression showing 4 over 5 - 1 over 2
a A LaTex expression showing 8 over 10 - 10 over 10
b A LaTex expression showing 8 over 10 - 5 over 10
c A LaTex expression showing 4 over 2 - 1 over 2
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Set up this fraction subtraction problem correctly
A LaTex expression showing 6 over 7 - 1 over 11
a A LaTex expression showing 72 over 84 - 7 over 84
b A LaTex expression showing 6 over 11 - 1 over 11
c A LaTex expression showing 66 over 77 - 7 over 77
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Set up this fraction subtraction problem correctly
A LaTex expression showing 1 over 2 - 2 over 11
a A LaTex expression showing 11 over 22 - 6 over 22
b A LaTex expression showing 22 over 22 - 4 over 22
c A LaTex expression showing 11 over 22 - 4 over 22