Fractions

Subtracting Mixed Numbers Fractions

 

Subtracting Mixed Numbers With Unlike Denominator

Example of mixed numbers

subtracting mixed numbers

There are two ways you can subtract mixed numbers.

1. You can subtract the whole number part then the
fraction part (like video below).

2. Turn both numbers into Improper fractions then subtract.

Then convert back to Mixed Fractions (Like the video
above). I think this is the best way.

 

Subtracting Mixed Numbers With Unlike Denominator