KS2 Primary Maths Age 13-17 - Fractions, Decimals and Percentages: Adding and Subtracting Fractions - Explained

The video tutorial explains how to handle mixed numbers by converting them into top heavy fractions. It demonstrates the process of subtracting fractions with different denominators by finding a common denominator. The tutorial also covers simplifying fractions to their simplest form and emphasizes the importance of practicing these conversions and operations for addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

What is the process to convert a mixed number into a top heavy fraction?

Explain the importance of having the same denominator when subtracting fractions.

How do you change the fraction 2/5 into a fraction with a denominator of 15?

What is the result of subtracting 6/15 from 16/15?

What does it mean to cancel down a fraction, and how is it done?