Subtracting Mixed Numbers Quiz

What is the first step in subtracting mixed numbers?

• Subtract the whole numbers first

• Find a common denominator

• Rewrite the problem vertically

• Simplify the fractions

What do you need to find before subtracting the fractional parts of mixed numbers?

• The largest number

• A common denominator

• The smallest number

• The difference between numerators

What common denominator is used for fractions with denominators of 4 and 2?

• 8

• 4

• 2

• 6

How do you handle a subtraction where the fractional part of the minuend is smaller than the subtrahend?

• Add the fractions instead

• Change the order of subtraction

• Borrow from the whole number

• Multiply the fractions

What is the final step after subtracting both the fractional and whole parts of mixed numbers?

• Divide the whole number

• Simplify the fraction

• Multiply the result by 2

• Add the numbers again