Subtracting Mixed Numbers (Example)

The video tutorial explains how to subtract mixed numbers, specifically 2 and 2/3 from 7 and 1/6. It begins by finding a common denominator for the fractions, then demonstrates regrouping the mixed numbers to facilitate subtraction. The tutorial concludes by performing the subtraction and simplifying the result to 4 1/2.

What is the first step in subtracting 2 and 2/3 from 7 and 1/6?

• Subtract the whole numbers first

• Find a common denominator for the fractions

• Add the fractions together

• Convert both fractions to improper fractions

How do you convert 2/3 to have a denominator of 6?

• Multiply both the numerator and denominator by 3

• Multiply both the numerator and denominator by 2

• Add 3 to the numerator

• Subtract 1 from the denominator

Why is regrouping necessary in this subtraction problem?

• To make the fractions equal

• To ensure the numerators can be subtracted

• To convert the fractions to decimals

• To add the fractions together

What is the result of subtracting the numerators 7 and 4?

• 1

• 2

• 4

• 3

What is the simplified form of the result 4 and 3/6?

• 4 and 5/6

• 4 and 1/3

• 4 and 2/3

• 4 and 1/2