Subtract Mixed Numbers

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction, such as 2 1/2.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3C

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How do you subtract mixed numbers?

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To subtract mixed numbers, first subtract the whole numbers, then subtract the fractions. If the fraction of the top number is smaller than the bottom, borrow from the whole number.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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What is the first step in subtracting mixed numbers?

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The first step is to separate the whole numbers and the fractions.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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What do you do if the fraction in the top number is smaller than the fraction in the bottom number?

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You borrow 1 from the whole number of the top mixed number, converting it into a fraction.

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

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What is 6 - 2 4/5?

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3 1/5

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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What is 3 1/4 - 2 3/8?

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7/8

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

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What is 5 - 2 3/4?

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2 1/4

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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Ricky needs 3 1/4 cups of sugar and has 2 1/2 cups. How much more does he need?

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3/4 cups

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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Rick made a paper football that was 1 1/6 inches long. Carly made one that was 5/6 of an inch long. How much longer was Rick's?

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2/6 inch

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

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What is the process of borrowing in subtraction of mixed numbers?

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Borrowing involves taking 1 from the whole number and converting it into an equivalent fraction to make subtraction easier.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C