Subtracting Mixed Numbers

                    Lesson 1

Problem:                   Subtract the fractions

4 4/5 - 3 1/5

Solution                    Look at the fraction carefully

Step 1:   

Solution                    Convert mixed numbers to improper fractions

Step 2:      

24/5 - 16/5

Solution                    Subtract the fractions

Step 3:

24/5 - 16/5 = 8/5

                                                            Solution                    The answer is: 8/5

                                                            Step 4:

Complete 

Try two practice problems:  

                                                                                    Subtract the fractions:

A. 6 4/6 - 4 2/6

B. 9 6/3 - 5 2/6

© www.MathWorksheetsWorld.com-For Math Worksheets & Math Lessons