Fraction Subtraction Quiz

What is the first step in subtracting two fractions with different denominators?

• Divide the fractions.

• Find a common denominator.

• Multiply the numerators.

• Add the numerators directly.

How do you find a common denominator for the fractions 7/8 and 3/5?

• Add the denominators.

• Subtract the denominators.

• Divide the denominators.

• Multiply the denominators.

After finding a common denominator, what is the next step in subtracting fractions?

• Multiply the fractions.

• Divide the numerators.

• Add the fractions.

• Subtract the numerators.

In the example of subtracting 4/9 and 1/7, what is the common denominator?

• 72

• 36

• 49

• 63

What is the result of subtracting 4/9 from 1/7 after adjusting for a common denominator?

• 11/40

• 28/63

• 9/63

• 19/63