What is a mixed number?
Subtracting Mixed Numbers

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction, such as 2 1/3.
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How do you convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?
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To convert a mixed number to an improper fraction, multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place the result over the original denominator.
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What is the first step in subtracting mixed numbers?
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The first step is to convert both mixed numbers to improper fractions.
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How do you subtract fractions with different denominators?
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To subtract fractions with different denominators, find a common denominator, convert the fractions, and then subtract the numerators.
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What is the process to simplify a fraction?
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To simplify a fraction, divide the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).
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What is the result of subtracting a proper fraction from a mixed number?
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The result will be a mixed number, which may need to be simplified.
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How do you handle borrowing when subtracting mixed numbers?
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When borrowing, convert one whole from the mixed number into a fraction, adding it to the fraction part before performing the subtraction.
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