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Enhance your math skills by mastering the art of subtracting fractions and mixed numbers! This guide outlines key steps to simplify your calculations, including finding common denominators, borrowing when needed, and keeping track of numerators and denominators. With clear examples and detailed instructions, you'll learn how to perform subtraction confidently and accurately. Simplifying your results will become second nature as you practice with a variety of problems. Get ready to tackle fractions like a pro!
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WARM-UP If Bill cycled miles on his bike Saturday and miles on Sunday, how many miles did he cycle in all?
NOTES:Subtract Fractions • Steps: • Find common denominator (if needed). • 2. Subtract numerators. • Keep denominator! • ALWAYS simplify!
EXAMPLES: Subtract Fractions 2. 20 x4 x4 9 x3 x3
EXAMPLES: Subtract Fractions 3. 15 x3 x3 8 x2 x2
NOTES: Subtract Mixed #’s • Steps: • Change to common denominator (if needed). • 2. If you need to borrow with subtraction: BORROW from whole #, ADD bottom to top! • Subtract whole numbers & numerators! • Keep Denominator • ALWAYS Simplify!
EXAMPLES: Subtract Mixed #’s 5. 15 x3 x3 2 x2 x2
EXAMPLES: Subtract Mixed #’s 10 7. 2 33 x2 x2 6. 9 2 x3 x3 4 3 22 x2 x2