Subtracting a Mixed Number from a Whole Number

What is the first step in subtracting a mixed number from a whole number?

• Subtract the whole number directly

• Regroup the whole number to a mixed number

• Change the mixed number to a whole number

• Add the mixed number to the whole number

Which of the following fractions are equivalent to 1 whole. Select TWO correct answers.

• 5/5

• 1/5

• 6/5

• 6/6

• 6/7

In the equation 17 - 4 2/3, I would need change my 17 into...

• 1/7

• 17 3/3

• 16 3/3

• 16 2/2

What is the value of the equation 46 - 19 2/9 =

• 27 11/9

• 26 7/9

• 26 11/9

• 27 7/9

Katie had 7 apples. She used 3 1/2 apples to make a pie. How many apples does Katie have left?

• 3 1/2

• 4 1/2

• 2 1/2

• 3

Maria had a 15-foot piece of wood. She used 9 1/2 feet to build a fence. How much wood does she have left?

• 6 1/2 feet

• 5 feet

• 7 1/2 feet

• 5 1/2 feet

Mark had 49 gallons of paint for a project. He used 17 4/9 gallons to paint the first room. How many gallons of paint does Mark have left?

• 32 5/9 gallons

• 31 5/9 gallons

• 32 4/9 gallons

• 31 4/9 gallons

Emma filled a bucket with 12 liters of water. She spilled 5 3/4 liters. How much water is left in the bucket?

• 6 3/4 liters

• 7 1/4 liters

• 5 1/4 liters

• 6 1/4 liters