Subtracting Mixed Numbers with Regrouping

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What is a mixed number?

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

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3C

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How do you subtract mixed numbers?

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To subtract mixed numbers, first, convert them to improper fractions, then subtract the fractions and whole numbers separately.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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What does regrouping mean in subtraction?

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Regrouping means borrowing from the next whole number when the top number is smaller than the bottom number in subtraction.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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Convert 4 1/3 to an improper fraction.

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4 1/3 = 13/3.

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Convert 1 2/3 to an improper fraction.

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1 2/3 = 5/3.

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What is 4 1/3 - 1 2/3?

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4 1/3 - 1 2/3 = 2 2/3.

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

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Convert 7 3/15 to an improper fraction.

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7 3/15 = 108/15.

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Convert 3 4/5 to an improper fraction.

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3 4/5 = 19/5.

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What is 7 3/15 - 3 4/5?

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7 3/15 - 3 4/5 = 3 2/5.

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

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What is 7 2/7 - 3 5/7?

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7 2/7 - 3 5/7 = 3 4/7.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D