Subtracting Mixed Fractions
What are mixed fractions?
Mixed fractions, also known as mixed numbers, consist of a whole number and a proper fraction, such as 3(1/2).
How do you subtract mixed fractions?
To subtract mixed fractions, convert them to improper fractions, find a common denominator, subtract the fractions’ numerators while keeping the common denominator, and simplify the resulting fraction if necessary.
When do I need to borrow when subtracting mixed fractions?
You need to borrow from the whole number part of the minuend when the fraction part of the minuend is smaller than the fraction part of the subtrahend.
What is regrouping in subtracting mixed fractions?
Regrouping involves borrowing from the whole number part of the minuend to properly subtract the fractions when necessary, especially when the fraction part of the minuend is smaller than the fraction part of the subtrahend.
What if the denominators of the mixed fractions are different?
If the denominators are different, you need to find a common denominator before subtracting the fractions.
How do I simplify the resulting fraction after subtracting?
To simplify the resulting fraction, divide both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor, if possible.
Subtracting Mixed Fractions
Subtracting Mixed Fractions is method of finding difference between two mixed fractions. Originally, these mixed fractions are improper fractions that expressed as a sum of whole number and a proper fraction. Suppose 5(2/6) – 3(1/6). Firstly, we have to convert them into improper fractions that will be 10/6 and 3/6. Now, we subtract 3/6 from 10/6, which gives 7/6, or in the mixed fraction, that will be 1(1/6).
In this article, we will learn about subtraction of mixed fractions along with basic introduction of mixed fraction.
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