Subtracting Mixed Fractions Concepts

Subtracting Mixed Fractions Concepts

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

5th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Lucas Foster

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The video tutorial from MooMooMath demonstrates two methods for subtracting mixed fractions: regrouping and converting to improper fractions. The instructor provides examples for each method, showing step-by-step calculations and simplifications. The video aims to help viewers choose the method they find easiest and understand the process of subtracting mixed fractions. The tutorial concludes with a summary of the methods and encourages viewers to decide which approach works best for them.

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8 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in the subtraction by regrouping method for mixed fractions?

Convert to improper fractions

Borrow from the whole number

Add the fractions

Multiply the denominators

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the example 3 1/4 - 2 3/4, what is the result after borrowing and regrouping?

5/4

3/4

2/4

1/2

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do you convert a mixed fraction to an improper fraction?

Subtract the numerator from the denominator

Multiply the whole number by the denominator and add the numerator

Add the whole number to the fraction

Divide the numerator by the whole number

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the improper fraction form of 3 1/4?

13/4

12/4

11/4

14/4

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the example 5 1/8 - 2 3/8, what is the result after borrowing and regrouping?

2 7/8

2 5/8

2 3/4

2 6/8

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the improper fraction form of 5 1/8?

41/8

40/8

39/8

42/8

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

After converting 22/8 to a mixed fraction, what is the result?

2 5/8

2 7/8

2 6/8

2 3/4

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which method might be easier for subtracting mixed fractions?

Regrouping

Converting to improper fractions

Both methods are equally easy

Neither method is easy

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