Subtracting Mixed Numbers Practice

This video tutorial explains how to subtract mixed numbers from whole numbers and vice versa. It begins with simple examples, demonstrating the subtraction of a whole number from a mixed number by breaking down the mixed number into its components. The video then covers the reverse process, subtracting a mixed number from a whole number, using borrowing techniques to simplify the operation. Several practice problems are provided to reinforce the concepts, and the video concludes with a preview of the next topic in the series, which will cover subtracting mixed numbers by fractions.

What is the result of subtracting 4 from 8 and two-thirds?

• 4 and one-third

• 5 and two-thirds

• 4 and two-thirds

• 3 and two-thirds

How do you subtract a whole number from a mixed number?

• Subtract the whole number directly from the mixed number

• Break down the mixed number and subtract separately

• Multiply the whole number by the mixed number

• Add the whole number to the mixed number

What is the result of 7 minus 3 and one-fourth?

• 3 and three-fourths

• 4 and one-fourth

• 4 and three-fourths

• 3 and one-fourth

In the example 8 minus 4 and two-fifths, what is the final answer?

• 4 and three-fifths

• 3 and two-fifths

• 3 and three-fifths

• 4 and two-fifths

What is the final answer for 8 minus 4 and two-fifths?

• 3 and two-fifths

• 3 and three-fifths

• 4 and three-fifths

• 4 and two-fifths

What is the first step in solving 9 minus 2 and three-eighths?

• Add 2 to 9

• Convert 9 into 8 and one

• Convert 2 and three-eighths into an improper fraction

• Subtract 2 directly from 9

What is the result of 9 minus 2 and three-eighths?

• 7 and five-eighths

• 7 and three-eighths

• 6 and five-eighths

• 6 and three-eighths

In the problem 8 minus 3 and one-seventh, what is the final answer?

• 4 and six-sevenths

• 5 and six-sevenths

• 4 and five-sevenths

• 5 and five-sevenths

What is the first step in solving 8 minus 3 and one-seventh?

• Convert 8 into 7 and one

• Add 3 to 8

• Subtract 3 directly from 8

• Convert 3 and one-seventh into an improper fraction

What is the next topic to be covered in the following video?

• Dividing mixed numbers

• Adding mixed numbers

• Subtracting mixed numbers by a fraction

• Multiplying mixed numbers