Using Equivalent Fractions to Subtract Fractions and Mixed Numbers with Unlike Denominators

This video tutorial teaches how to subtract fractions and mixed numbers with unlike denominators using number lines. It reviews subtracting like fractions, highlights common mistakes, and demonstrates subtracting specific fractions by finding common denominators and using equivalent fractions. The lesson emphasizes the importance of renaming fractions to have common units before performing subtraction.

What steps do you take to rename fractions in order to subtract them?

Describe how to use a number line to show the subtraction of 1/2 from 1 and 1/5.

What is the final answer when subtracting 1 and 1/2 minus 3/4?