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Subtracting Fractions with Different Denominators (Ex. 1)

Use common denominators to subtract fractions.

Module

Fractions, Decimals & Percentages

Age

Age 10

Duration

10 min

Questions

5

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  1. Question 1

    Multiple choice

    What is 3/4 - 1/2?

  2. Question 2

    Multiple choice

    What is 5/6 - 1/3?

  3. Question 3

    Multiple choice

    What is 7/8 - 1/4?

  4. Question 4

    Sequence

    Subtracting 1/6 each time from 6/6: 6, 5, 4, ___, 2. What is the missing numerator (denominator stays 6)?

  5. Question 5

    True or false

    3/4 - 1/3 = 5/12.

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