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Lesson 13: Adding and subtracting mixed numbers
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Adding and subtracting mixed numbers
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Add and subtract mixed numbers (with regrouping)

CCSS.Math: 4.NF.B.3, 4.NF.B.3c
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Problem

Subtract.
5, start fraction, 2, divided by, 5, end fraction, minus, 3, start fraction, 4, divided by, 5, end fraction, equals
  • Your answer should be
  • a simplified proper fraction, like 3, slash, 5
  • a mixed number, like 1, space, 3, slash, 4
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