Subtracting mixed numbers
Example
3 3/8 - 2 1/8
If you have a problem with fractions that already have a common denominators you are in good shape !!
Subtract the two whole numbers then subrtact the numerators of the fractions and simplify the fraction if you can.
Example answer : 1 2/8 which can be simplified as 1 1/4
Example 2 : 2 5/6 - 1 3/9
Subtract the whole numbers 2-1=1
Get common denominators for the fractions. I can multiply 5/6 by 3 to get 15/18 . I can multiply 3/9 by 2 to get 6/18 . 15/18 - 6/18= 9/18 . I divide by 9 and get 1/9 . I can simplify the answer by three and my final answer is 1 1/2l
Example
3 3/8 - 2 1/8
If you have a problem with fractions that already have a common denominators you are in good shape !!
Subtract the two whole numbers then subrtact the numerators of the fractions and simplify the fraction if you can.
Example answer : 1 2/8 which can be simplified as 1 1/4
Example 2 : 2 5/6 - 1 3/9
Subtract the whole numbers 2-1=1
Get common denominators for the fractions. I can multiply 5/6 by 3 to get 15/18 . I can multiply 3/9 by 2 to get 6/18 . 15/18 - 6/18= 9/18 . I divide by 9 and get 1/9 . I can simplify the answer by three and my final answer is 1 1/2l