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Example Question #1 : Subtracting Mixed Numbers
Solve the following:
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Correct answer:
Explanation:
When we subtract mixed numbers, we subtract whole numbers by whole numbers and fractions by fractions.
Remember, when we are subtracting fractions we must have common denominators and we only subtract the numerators.
Example Question #61 : Solve Word Problems Involving Addition And Subtraction Of Fractions: Ccss.Math.Content.4.Nf.B.3d
A baker used
of a pound of sprinkles and of a pound of icing when decorating a cake. How much more icing than sprinkles did the baker use, in pounds?
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Correct answer:
Explanation:
The phrase, "how much more" tells as that we want to find the difference, so we subtract.
Example Question #111 : How To Subtract Fractions
Shannon has painted
of the house and Dan has painted of the house. How much more of the house has Shannon painted?
Possible Answers:
Correct answer:
Explanation:
In order to solve this problem, we first need to make common denominators.
Now that we have common denominators, we can subtract the fractions. Remember, when we subtract fractions, the denominator stays the same, we only subtract the numerator.
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