Subtracting Mixed Numbers

Subtracting Mixed Numbers

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Math Talk

Create a model(s) to represent the fractions or mixed numbers below:

1 ⅝

¾

4⅔

I can subtract mixed numbers.

MGSE4.NF.3 c. Add and subtract mixed numbers with like denominators, e.g., by replacing each mixed number with an equivalent fraction, and/or by using properties of operations and the relationship between addition and subtraction.

d. Solve word problems involving addition and subtraction of fractions referring to the same whole and having like denominators, e.g., by using visual fraction models and equations to represent the problem.

Multiple Select

Which would be a model for

$$6\ \frac{7}{8}$$ ? 

Multiple Choice

$$8\ \frac{7}{10}-5\ \frac{3}{10}$$  

• $$3\ \frac{4}{5}$$  

• $$5\ \frac{10}{10}$$  

• $$3\ \frac{4}{10}$$  

• $$13\ \frac{10}{10}$$  

Multiple Choice

$$10\ \frac{2}{5}\ -\ 4\ \frac{3}{5}$$  

• $$6\ \frac{1}{5}$$  

• $$5\ \frac{4}{5}$$  

• $$6\ \frac{4}{5}$$  

• $$5\ \frac{1}{5}$$  

Fill in the Blank

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

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Fill in the Blank

What is 7 6/10 - 3 5/10?

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Fill in the Blank

What is 9 5/7 - 4 6/7?

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