Subtracting Mixed Numbers with Regrouping

Subtracting Mixed Numbers with Regrouping

By Bethany Johnson

1. Find common denominator and equavalent fractions if needed

2. subtract fractions (regrouping in needed)

3. Subtract whole number

4. Simplify

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​Steps for Subtracting Mixed numbers

​Example:

Multiple Choice

5 1/4- 2 3/4

• 3 2/4

• 2 1/4

• 2 1/2

• 3 1/2

Multiple Choice

7 1/3- 4 2/3

• 2 2/3
• 5 2/3
• 1 1/3
• 3 1/3

Multiple Choice

6 1/2- 3 5/6

• 2 1/2
• 2 2/3
• 3 1/2
• 1 1/3

Multiple Choice

8 1/5- 5 4/5

• 3 1/5
• 2 2/5
• 1 3/5
• 4 4/5

Multiple Choice

9 1/6- 6 5/6

• 2 1/3
• 1 1/2
• 3 1/2
• 4 1/6

Multiple Choice

10 1/10- 7 1/5

• 4 1/2
• 3 1/5
• 2 9/10
• 1 3/10

Multiple Choice

4 1/3- 2 5/6

• 1 3/4
• 3 1/3
• 2 1/2
• 1 1/2

Multiple Choice

Samantha had 6 1/4 cups of flour. She used 4 3/4 cups to bake cookies. How much flour does she have left?

• 1 1/2 cups
• 4 cups
• 3 1/4 cups
• 2 cups

Multiple Choice

A roll of ribbon was 5 1/2yards long. After cutting off 3 3/4 yards, how much ribbon remains?

• 1 3/4 yards
• 3 2/3 yards

• 1 1/2 yards

• 2 3/4 yards

Multiple Choice

Liam planned to hike 9 1/3​ miles but stopped after 6 5/6miles. How many miles short did he stop?

• 3 miles
• 1 1/3 miles
• 4 miles
• 2 1/2 miles