How to Subtract Fractions Part 2

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Lesson Description:

Learn how to subtract mixed numbers by borrowing.

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Questions answered by this video:
  • How do you subtract mixed numbers by borrowing?
  • How do you subtract two mixed numbers if the smaller mixed number has a larger fraction part?
  • How do you subtract 8 1/5 - 3 4/5 by borrowing?
  • How do you subtract 9 1/2 - 3 2/3 by getting a common denominator and borrowing?
  • How do you subtract mixed numbers by changing the mixed numbers into improper fractions, subtracting, and simplifying?
  • How do you subtract 7 - 2 5/6 by getting a common denominator and borrowing?
  • How do you subtract 8 - 2 1/4 by getting a common denominator and borrowing?
  • How do you subtract 7 - 1 3/10 in your head?
  • How do you subtract 8 1/6 - 3 2/3 by getting a common denominator and borrowing?
  • Staff Review

    • Currently 4.0/5 Stars.
    This video goes through the most difficult part of the previous lesson -- subtracting mixed numbers in which you must borrow for the fractional part of the first mixed number. All steps are explained very well in this often confusing method.
  • dnkks2008

    • Currently 5.0/5 Stars.
    I really like the way you do each problem over again each different way. I have learned more from your videos than any others I have tried to watch. Thank you