Subtracting Proper Fractions and Converting to Mixed Numbers

The video tutorial covers the subtraction of fractions with the same denominator, emphasizing that only the numerators are subtracted. It provides examples of converting improper fractions to mixed numbers, demonstrating the process step-by-step. The tutorial concludes with an interactive exercise, inviting students to practice subtracting fractions and converting their answers to mixed numbers.

What is the result of subtracting 6/5 from 8/5?

• 3/5

• 2/5

• 4/5

• 1/5

When subtracting fractions with the same denominator, what do you subtract?

• Neither

• Denominators

• Both numerators and denominators

• Numerators

After subtracting 6/4 from 15/4, what is the mixed number form of the result?

• 3 1/4

• 2 1/4

• 2 3/4

• 1 1/4

How do you convert an improper fraction to a mixed number?

• Subtract the denominator from the numerator

• Add the numerator and denominator

• Multiply the numerator by the denominator

• Divide the numerator by the denominator

What is the whole number result of subtracting 4/7 from 18/7?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4