Subtracting Fractions with Regrouping Techniques

The video tutorial covers subtracting fractions with regrouping. It begins with an introduction to the concept, followed by several examples demonstrating how to subtract mixed numbers by finding common denominators and borrowing whole numbers. The tutorial emphasizes simplifying the process by adding numerators and denominators directly, reducing the need for extensive writing.

What is the first step when subtracting 4 - 1 1/2?

• Subtract the whole numbers first

• Convert 4 to a fraction with the same denominator

• Add the fractions directly

• Multiply the fractions

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

When borrowing in the example 4 - 1 1/2, what fraction is added to 0/2?

• 1/2

• 4/2

• 2/2

• 3/2

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

In the example 5 - 2 3/4, what is the first step after rewriting the problem?

• Add the fractions directly

• Multiply the fractions

• Convert 5 to a fraction with the same denominator

• Subtract the whole numbers first

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

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

• 2 3/4

• 2 1/3

• 2 1/2

• 2 1/4

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

What is the least common denominator for 1/3 and 1/2?

• 3

• 2

• 6

• 5

In the example 6 1/3 - 2 1/2, what fraction is added to 2/6 when borrowing?

• 6/6

• 5/6

• 4/6

• 3/6

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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

• 3 5/6

• 3 1/6

• 3 2/6

• 3 3/6

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

What is the least common denominator for 1/4 and 2/3?

• 8

• 10

• 6

• 12

In the example 7 1/4 - 2 2/3, what fraction is added to 3/12 when borrowing?

• 12/12

• 10/12

• 8/12

• 6/12

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

What is the result of 7 1/4 - 2 2/3?

• 4 3/12

• 4 7/12

• 4 1/12

• 4 5/12

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C