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 1/3.

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How do you subtract mixed numbers with regrouping?

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1. Convert mixed numbers to improper fractions. 2. Subtract the fractions. 3. If needed, regroup from the whole number.

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What is regrouping in subtraction?

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Regrouping is borrowing from the whole number to make the fraction larger when subtracting.

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Convert the mixed number 4 2/6 to an improper fraction.

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11/6.

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What is the first step in subtracting 7 3/15 - 3 4/5?

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Convert 3 4/5 to a fraction with a common denominator, which is 15.

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What is the common denominator of 15 and 5?

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The common denominator is 15.

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How do you convert 2 2/3 to an improper fraction?

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Multiply the whole number by the denominator and add the numerator: 2 * 3 + 2 = 8/3.

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What is the result of 6 1/4 - 2 6/8?

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3 1/2.

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How do you simplify the fraction 4/8?

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Divide both the numerator and denominator by 4 to get 1/2.

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What is the process of finding the difference between two mixed numbers?

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Convert both to improper fractions, find a common denominator, subtract, and convert back if necessary.