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Subtract Mixed Numbers: Learn
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
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Make the first fraction larger than the second |
5
1
3
4
4
3
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Subtract the fractional parts of the mixed numbers |
4
3
2
3
2
3
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Subtract the integer portions of the mixed numbers | 4 - 3 = 1 |
State final answer: |
1
2
3
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Subract Mixed Numbers: Practice
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