If the denominator is bigger, it is not a mixed number. If the numerator is bigger, divide it by the denominator and put the result as the main number. The remainder is the new numerator and the denominator is the same.
eg 5/2
5 divided by 2 is 2 remainder 1 so it is 2 1/2
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To combine the fractions or subtract the fractions. Same method with mixed numbers.
you cant divide mixed numbers
Mixed numbers are larger than proper fractions.
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Convert them to improper fractions and proceed.