Lesson 6 — Activity 4: Adding and Subtracting Mixed Fractions
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Lesson 6 — Activity 4:
Adding and Subtracting Mixed Fractions
Subtracting Mixed Numbers
Mixed numbers can also be subtracted. This process involves subtracting the whole numbers and then the fractions. Study the example below to see how to subtract mixed numbers.
So what if you want to add or subtract fractions that
have different denominators?
Click on the Play button below to watch a video on how to add mixed numbers.
Click on the Play button below to watch a video on how to subtract mixed numbers.
REVIEW
Follow these steps to add or subtract mixed numbers:
Step 1: Check to see that all fractions have a
common denominator.
Step 2: If not, multiply the numerators and denominators to find the
equivalent fractions.
Step 3: Add (or subtract) the
whole numbers.
Step 4: Add (or subtract) the numerators of the new
equivalent fractions. The denominator stays the same.
Step 5: If the result is an
improper fraction, regroup it into a
whole number
and a
proper fraction.
Step 6: Be sure that the
fraction
part is in its
lowest terms.
Self-check!
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