Convert them to improper fractions and proceed.
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subtract a mixed fractor for a fifth grader
To combine the fractions or subtract the fractions. Same method with mixed numbers.
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you take away one of the whole number=then you add or subtract your fractions=
You can either subtract the whole number portions, then subtract the numerators, or you can convert the mixed numbers to improper fractions, subtract the numerators, and simplify. For example, 3 5/7 - 2 1/7 can be handled as 3 - 2 and 5/7 - 1/7, or as 26/7 - 15/7; either way, it's 1 4/7.