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  1. If the denominators (bottom numbers) are the same (eg. 11/6 - 7/6) you just subtract the numerators (top numbers) eg. 11-7=4 so 4/6. If the denominators are different you have to find equivalent fractions where the denominators are the same.
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Q: How do you subtract improper fraction?
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How do you subtract mixed numbers and improper fraction?

First you would want to change the mixed number to an improper fraction. Then you can subtract


How to subtract a fraction from a whole number?

Change the whole number into an improper fraction with the same denominator as the fraction and then subtract accordingly


How do you subtract whole numbers with fractions?

Turn the proper fraction into an improper fraction.


How to subtract a mixed number from a whole number?

You convert the mixed numeral into an improper fraction. Now subtract the improper fraction from the whole number by putting the whole number over 1.


How do you add and subtract frations with a whole number with a fraction?

Express the mixed fraction as an improper fraction and then proceed as you would with ordinary fractions. If the answer is an improper fraction, then remember to convert to a mixed fraction.


How do you subtract an improper fraction from a whole number?

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How can you add and subtract mixed numbers?

Make it into an both numbers an improper fraction and then do the opperation.


What is eight ninths subtract four sevenths as a fraction?

8/9 - 4/7 = 4/2 which is a improper fraction.


How do you subtract fractions without mixed numbers?

First, turn the fraction into a improper fraction. Then find a common denominator between the two numbers. After this, subtract strait across, but leave the denominator the same.


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 subtract mixed number from mixed numbers with dissimilar fraction?

Make them into improper fractions, find the least common denominator, convert them, subtract, reduce if possible.


How do you subtract mixed fractions with different denominators?

You change the mixed fraction to an improper fraction . Then you find the denominators GCF. Then you subtract. Another reply: Converting to an improper fraction is not really necessary, but converting to a common denominator is. Example: 3 1/2 - 1 1/3 = 3 3/6 - 1 2/6 = 2 1/6. In other words, you can subtract the integer part and the fraction part separately.