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Subtract mixed fractions
for 5th grade

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How to subtract mixed fractions

To subtract mixed fractions (also known as vulgar fractions), convert them to top heavy fractions. The mixed fractions you are asked to subract in this topic have the same denominators so you can then subtract the numerators to get to an answer as a top heavy fraction.

Below is a table showing the first 6 question answer pairs for the topic "Subtract mixed fractions" as used in the lessons for this topic. Our games and tests for the topic use these 6 items plus 10 additional question answer pairs.

The topic "Subtract mixed fractions" is in the category Fractions for 5th grade (ages 10 to 11).

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The sum two and a third minus one and two thirds equals 2/3

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The sum two and three quarters minus one and a quarter equals 3/2

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The sum three and one fifth minus one and two fifths equals 9/5

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The sum three and a quarter minus one and three quarters equals 3/2

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The sum three and two sevenths minus one and one seventh equals 15/7

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The sum four and two fifths minus two and one fifth equals 11/5

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Subtract mixed fractionsfor 5th grade

How to subtract mixed fractions

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Subtract mixed fractions
for 5th grade