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From Maths Practice Maths Homework Module Fraction Subtraction

Harder Fractions

Instructions: Subtract the two fractions like the example on the right.

Example

7 -  5  = 21 - 5 = 16 =    4  =   1

4   12      12     12   1 12   1 3

Hint:

Fill in the fractions working from left to right.
Start by finding the smallest common denominator.
In part 1, convert each fraction to the equivalent fraction.
In part 2, subtract the second numerator from the first.
The final Answer part is made up of a whole number and a proper fraction in its simplest form.

Q 1  12 -  7 =     -     =      =        =      .

      6    4

Q 2   6 -  1 =     -     =      =        =      .

      6    2

Q 3  12 -  1 =     -     =      =        =      .

      6    3

Q 4   4 -  1 =     -     =      =        =      .

      9   10

Q 5   6 -  1 =     -     =      =        =      .

     11    8

Q 6  12 - 11 =     -     =      =        =      .

      3    5

Q 7   5 -  3 =     -     =      =        =      .

      7    6

Q 8   5 -  1 =     -     =      =        =      .

      5    2

Q 9   8 -  8 =     -     =      =        =      .

     11   12

Q10   9 -  2 =     -     =      =        =      .

      8    5

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