Subtracting Mixed Numbers

Subtracting Mixed Numbers

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Mathematics

5th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

CCSS
7.NS.A.1C, 5.NF.A.1, 3.NF.A.3C

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a mixed number?

Back

A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction, such as 2 1/3.

Tags

CCSS.3.NF.A.3C

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

Back

To convert a mixed number to an improper fraction, multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place the result over the original denominator.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the first step in subtracting mixed numbers?

Back

The first step is to convert both mixed numbers to improper fractions.

Tags

CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you subtract fractions with different denominators?

Back

To subtract fractions with different denominators, find a common denominator, convert the fractions, and then subtract the numerators.

Tags

CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the process to simplify a fraction?

Back

To simplify a fraction, divide the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the result of subtracting a proper fraction from a mixed number?

Back

The result will be a mixed number, which may need to be simplified.

Tags

CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you handle borrowing when subtracting mixed numbers?

Back

When borrowing, convert one whole from the mixed number into a fraction, adding it to the fraction part before performing the subtraction.

Tags

CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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