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Subtracting Mixed Numbers. M5N4 G: Add and subtract common fractions and mixed numbers with unlike denominators. Subtracting Mixed Numbers. The steps for subtracting mixed numbers are a little bit different than adding mixed numbers. Put on your thinking cap!. Step 1:.
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Subtracting Mixed Numbers M5N4 G: Add and subtract common fractions and mixed numbers with unlike denominators.
Subtracting Mixed Numbers • The steps for subtracting mixed numbers are a little bit different than adding mixed numbers. • Put on your thinking cap!
Step 1: • Find a common denominator for your fractions. 53 = 9 4 12 • 41 = 4 3 12 Remember to ask: What is the least common denominator of your two fractions?
Step 2: • Check to see if you can subtract your fractions. 53 = 9 4 12 • 41 = 4 3 12 Can you subtract 9-4? If yes, subtract.
Step 3: • Subtract fractions and then whole numbers. 5 3 = 9 4 12 • 4 1 = 4 3 12 1 5 12
Guided Practice: • P. 317 2-5 • Remember, we do guided practice TOGETHER!
Independent Practice: • P. 317 6-12 EVEN • Remember, we do independent practice ALONE!
Homework: • P. 324 Set B EVEN