Subtracting Mixed Numbers and Fractions

This video tutorial covers the process of subtracting mixed numbers. It begins with an introduction to the steps involved, including obtaining a common denominator, checking for borrowing, and simplifying the result. The tutorial provides multiple examples, starting with cases where the denominators are the same, moving to examples with different denominators, and finally addressing situations where borrowing is necessary. Each example is explained in detail, demonstrating the process of converting mixed numbers to improper fractions when needed and simplifying the final result.

What is the first step in subtracting mixed numbers?

• Simplify the fractions

• Obtain a common denominator

• Check if borrowing is needed

• Subtract the whole numbers

In the first example, what is the simplified form of the fraction 2/4?

• 1/2

• 1/4

• 2/3

• 3/4

When subtracting 6 and 4/5 from 2 and 11/15, what common denominator is used?

• 25

• 10

• 15

• 20

In the third example, what is the improper fraction form of 4 and 9/24?

• 30/24

• 29/24

• 32/24

• 33/24

In the third example, what is the result of subtracting 20/24 from 33/24?

• 10/24

• 13/24

• 11/24

• 12/24

What is the simplified form of 28/30?

• 12/15

• 14/15

• 11/15

• 13/15

What is the least common denominator used in the fourth example?

• 45

• 50

• 30

• 60

In the fourth example, what is the result of subtracting 11/11 from 3/11?

• 8/11

• 7/11

• 6/11

• 9/11

What is the result of subtracting 12 from 8 and 3/11?

• 4 and 7/11

• 3 and 7/11

• 4 and 8/11

• 3 and 8/11

What is the final result of subtracting 7 and 3/30 from 2 and 5/30?

• 4 and 13/15

• 4 and 14/15

• 4 and 12/15

• 4 and 11/15