Subtracting Fractions with REGROUPING

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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What does it mean to subtract fractions?

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Subtracting fractions means finding the difference between two fractions, which involves taking one fraction away from another.

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What is regrouping in subtraction?

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Regrouping in subtraction is the process of borrowing from a larger unit to make subtraction possible, especially when the top number is smaller than the bottom number.

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How do you subtract fractions with different denominators?

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

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What is the first step in subtracting mixed numbers?

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The first step is to convert the mixed numbers into improper fractions.

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

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Multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place that result over the original denominator.

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What is the improper fraction for 2 and 1/4?

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The improper fraction for 2 and 1/4 is 9/4.

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What is the improper fraction for 1 and 2/3?

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The improper fraction for 1 and 2/3 is 5/3.

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How do you find the difference between 4⅓ and 1⅔?

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Convert both to improper fractions: 4⅓ = 13/3 and 1⅔ = 5/3. Then subtract: 13/3 - 5/3 = 8/3, which simplifies to 2⅔.

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What is the common denominator for 12/5 and 4/3?

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The common denominator for 12/5 and 4/3 is 15.