Subtracting Unlike Fractions
Subtracting whole numbers and fractions
Subtracting mixed number and fractions
Subtracting mixed fractions
In order to subtract fractions, we need to convert unlike fractions into like fractions.
We can use
Find the difference.
5/3-2/7
Remember: Once we get like fractions, we only subtract numerators.
Find the difference.
5 – 1/3
Remember: All whole numbers are fractions with a denominator 1.
For Example,
5=5/1
To subtract a mixed number and a fraction, we need to follow the steps below.
Step #1: Convert a mixed fraction into an improper fraction.
Step #2: Make them like fractions.
Step #3: Subtract them.
To subtract mixed fractions, we can follow any of the methods shown below.
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