Renaming with subtraction of mixed numbers

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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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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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How do you subtract mixed numbers?

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To subtract mixed numbers, convert them to improper fractions, perform the subtraction, and then convert back to a mixed number if necessary.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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What is an improper fraction?

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An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator, such as 9/4.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3C

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What is the first step in subtracting 6 2/5 - 1 3/4?

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Convert both mixed numbers to improper fractions.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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What is the equivalent fraction of 3/5?

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6/10 is an equivalent fraction of 3/5.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3A

CCSS.3.NF.A.3B

CCSS.4.NF.A.1

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What is the definition of equivalent fractions?

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Equivalent fractions are different fractions that represent the same value, such as 1/2 and 2/4.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3A

CCSS.3.NF.A.3B

CCSS.4.NF.A.1

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What is the result of 6 2/5 - 1 3/4?

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The result is 4 13/20.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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Which fraction is NOT equivalent to 3/4?

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6/9 is NOT equivalent to 3/4.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3A

CCSS.3.NF.A.3B

CCSS.4.NF.A.1

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How do you find how much taller one person is than another using mixed numbers?

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Subtract the height of the shorter person from the height of the taller person.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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What is the process to convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

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