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 \frac{3}{4}.

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How do you subtract mixed numbers?

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To subtract mixed numbers, first subtract the whole numbers, then subtract the fractions. If the fraction of the first number is smaller than the second, regroup by borrowing from the whole number.

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What does regrouping mean in subtraction?

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Regrouping means to borrow from the whole number to make the fraction larger when the top fraction is smaller than the bottom fraction.

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What is the first step in subtracting mixed numbers?

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The first step is to subtract the whole numbers.

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What do you do if the fraction in the first mixed number is smaller than the fraction in the second?

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You need to regroup by borrowing 1 from the whole number of the first mixed number.

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