Subtracting Fractions from Mixed Number Fractions

The video tutorial explains how to work with mixed number fractions and standard fractions. It begins by converting a mixed number into an improper fraction, then finds the lowest common denominator to convert fractions to a common denominator. The tutorial concludes with subtracting fractions and expressing the result as a mixed number.

What is the first step in converting a mixed number fraction to an improper fraction?

• Multiply the whole number by the denominator and add the numerator.

• Add the whole number to the numerator.

• Multiply the numerator by the denominator.

• Subtract the numerator from the whole number.

How do you determine the lowest common denominator for two fractions?

• Add the denominators together.

• Multiply the denominators together.

• Find the smallest number that both denominators divide into evenly.

• Subtract the smaller denominator from the larger one.

What is the result of converting 5/2 to have a denominator of 6?

• 12/6

• 5/6

• 15/6

• 10/6

After converting both fractions to have a common denominator, what is the next step?

• Add the numerators together.

• Subtract the numerators.

• Multiply the numerators.

• Divide the numerators.

How can the fraction 11/6 be expressed as a mixed number?

• 2 and 5/6

• 2 and 1/6

• 1 and 5/6

• 1 and 1/6