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How do you subtract mixed fractions with uncommon denominators?
Wiki User
∙ 10y ago
Make it to a improper fraction first.
e.g.
1) 3 and 2/3 - 2 and 1/4
-> 11/3 - 9/4
->the Least Common Multiple of 3 and 4 is 12
so
-> (44-27)/12
->17/12
Change it back to a mixed fraction if you want.
Wiki User
∙ 14y ago
Wiki User
∙ 10y agoYou must first convert the fractions to equivalent improper fractions with a common denominator.
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How do you subtract fractions with mixed numbers and like denominators?
Convert them to improper fractions and proceed.
How do you subtract mixed number to mixed number?
Convert them to improper fractions with common denominators and proceed normally.
How to add and subtract mixed numbers?
Convert them to improper fractions with common denominators and proceed.
How do you add and subtract fractions in math?
You need common denominators. Then add or subtract the numerators. If the answer is an improper fraction it is common practice to reduce it to a mixed number.
How do you add and subtract mixed numbers?
SUBTRACTION: You first turn both mixed numbers into improper fractions. If needed, change the denominators into like denominators. Next, subtract the two improper fractions and reduce if necessary. ADDITION: If needed, turn denominators so they are the same number. Next, add and reduce if necessary.
How do you subtract improper mixed fractions?
Make the denominators the same using equivalent fractionsAdd or subtract the numerators.Change the result to a mixed fraction if the numerator is larger thanthe denominator.Simplify the final result if possible.
What are unlike mixed numbers?
the fractions have different denominators
How do you subtract fractions and mixed numbers?
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How do you subtract fractions with mixed numbers?
change the mixed # into a fraction
When you add and subtract fractions can the answer be a mixed number?
Yes.
What do adding and subtracting mixed numbers means?
To combine the fractions or subtract the fractions. Same method with mixed numbers.
What is a subtracting mixed number?
Subtracting a mixed number is just subtracting fractions but with a whole number by a fraction. To subtract tun the mixed numbers into improper fractions and find the common denominator. Then you subtract the numerators.
