Subtracting 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 1/2.

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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 top number is smaller than the bottom, borrow 1 from the whole number.

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What is the first step in subtracting 2 7/9 from 5 8/9?

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The first step is to subtract the whole numbers: 5 - 2 = 3.

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What do you do if the fraction in the top mixed number is smaller than the fraction in the bottom mixed number?

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You borrow 1 from the whole number of the top mixed number to make the fraction larger.

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What is 8 6/7 minus 4 5/7?

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4 1/7.

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What is the result of 10 1/3 minus 6 2/3?

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4 1/3.

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What is 12 3/5 minus 8 4/5?

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3 1/5.

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What is 11 1/4 minus 7 3/4?

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3 1/2.

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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 over the denominator.

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What is the improper fraction for 2 1/2?

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5/2.