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2.57โˆ’23
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3.37โˆ’17
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4.67โˆ’49
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5.58โˆ’59
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6.710โˆ’14
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7.35โˆ’12
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8.23โˆ’18
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9.38โˆ’18
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10.23โˆ’25
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Total Problems: 10
1.57โˆ’24
= 3/14
1. Find Least Common Denominator (LCD) of 7 and 4: LCD = 28
2. Convert to Equivalent Fractions: 5/7 = 20/28 and 2/4 = 14/28
3. Subtract Numerators: (20 โˆ’ 14) / 28 = 6/28
4. Simplify to Lowest Terms: 3/14
2.57โˆ’23
= 1/21
1. Find Least Common Denominator (LCD) of 7 and 3: LCD = 21
2. Convert to Equivalent Fractions: 5/7 = 15/21 and 2/3 = 14/21
3. Subtract Numerators: (15 โˆ’ 14) / 21 = 1/21
3.37โˆ’17
= 2/7
1. Like Denominators: Keep denominator 7
2. Subtract Numerators: 3 โˆ’ 1 = 2 โ†’ 2/7
4.67โˆ’49
= 26/63
1. Find Least Common Denominator (LCD) of 7 and 9: LCD = 63
2. Convert to Equivalent Fractions: 6/7 = 54/63 and 4/9 = 28/63
3. Subtract Numerators: (54 โˆ’ 28) / 63 = 26/63
5.58โˆ’59
= 5/72
1. Find Least Common Denominator (LCD) of 8 and 9: LCD = 72
2. Convert to Equivalent Fractions: 5/8 = 45/72 and 5/9 = 40/72
3. Subtract Numerators: (45 โˆ’ 40) / 72 = 5/72
6.710โˆ’14
= 9/20
1. Find Least Common Denominator (LCD) of 10 and 4: LCD = 20
2. Convert to Equivalent Fractions: 7/10 = 14/20 and 1/4 = 5/20
3. Subtract Numerators: (14 โˆ’ 5) / 20 = 9/20
7.35โˆ’12
= 1/10
1. Find Least Common Denominator (LCD) of 5 and 2: LCD = 10
2. Convert to Equivalent Fractions: 3/5 = 6/10 and 1/2 = 5/10
3. Subtract Numerators: (6 โˆ’ 5) / 10 = 1/10
8.23โˆ’18
= 13/24
1. Find Least Common Denominator (LCD) of 3 and 8: LCD = 24
2. Convert to Equivalent Fractions: 2/3 = 16/24 and 1/8 = 3/24
3. Subtract Numerators: (16 โˆ’ 3) / 24 = 13/24
9.38โˆ’18
= 1/4
1. Like Denominators: Keep denominator 8
2. Subtract Numerators: 3 โˆ’ 1 = 2 โ†’ 2/8
3. Simplify to Lowest Terms: 1/4
10.23โˆ’25
= 4/15
1. Find Least Common Denominator (LCD) of 3 and 5: LCD = 15
2. Convert to Equivalent Fractions: 2/3 = 10/15 and 2/5 = 6/15
3. Subtract Numerators: (10 โˆ’ 6) / 15 = 4/15
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Worksheet Info

Categoryfractions
Grade LevelGrades 4-6
DifficultyIntermediate (Different denominators requiring LCD computation)
Time15-20 min
CCSS CodeCCSS.MATH.CONTENT.5.NF.A.1

Skills Practiced

  • โœ“ Finding the Least Common Denominator (LCD) of two unlike fractions
  • โœ“ Converting fractions into equivalent forms with matching denominators
  • โœ“ Subtracting numerators while keeping the common denominator unchanged
  • โœ“ Simplifying resulting difference fractions into lowest terms
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