Subtract Mixed Numbers

Mixed numbers consist of an integer followed by a fraction.

integer

numerator

denominator

How to subtract mixed numbers that have the same denominator:

If the second fraction is larger than the first, borrow 1 whole in the first mixed number
Subtract the second numerator from the first, and place that difference over the common denominator
Subtract the integer portions of the two mixed numbers
State the answer

Example:	5 1 3 + 3 2 3
Make the first fraction larger than the second	5 1 3 = 4 4 3
Subtract the fractional parts of the mixed numbers	4 3 - 2 3 = 2 3
Subtract the integer portions of the mixed numbers	4 - 3 = 1
State final answer:	1 2 3

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