Subtract the integers and subtract the fractions. When the fraction to be subtracted is bigger than the first fraction, change the mixed numbers to improper fractions first then do the subtraction.
When subtracting mixed numbers, you can use a similar method to subtracting two fractions, but this time you have to subtract whole numbers as well. Remember, a mixed number is a combination of an ...
Opinion
YouTube on MSNOpinion

Adding and subtracting fractions step by step

In this video, I will explore how we can understand how to add and subtract fractions when dealing with common and non-common denominators. We will also then look at using mixed and whole numbers.