Subtracting Fractions and Mixed Numbers SWBAT subtract fractions with unlike denominators; subtract mixed numbers

To subtract fractions: Find the LCD Rename each fraction as an equivalent fraction Express the difference in simplest terms

To subtract mixed numbers: Subtract the fractions Subtract the whole numbers Express the difference in simplest terms

Examples 7/8 – 4/5 3/10 – 7/30 4/11 – 8/22 N + 1/8 = 7/8 Y – 1/6 = 1/6 6 4/9 – 4 1/9 9 1/3 – 1 5/ /3

Try These 25/48 – 3/8 25/48 – 15/48 25/48 – 15/48 10/48 10/48 5/24 5/24 d + 0 = 5/12 5/12 5/ /6 – 9 ¾ 13 4/24 – 9 18/ /24 – 9 18/ /24 3 5/12 10 – 1 ¼ 9 4/4 – 1 ¼ 8 ¾