a number that is composed of a whole number and a fraction, a proper fraction to be exact.
METHOD ONE:
Transform the mixed number into improper fraction and then proceed to subtraction, if they are already similar fractions (having the same denominator).
METHOD TWO:
Subtract the whole numbers then add it to the difference of the proper fractions. Only if the proper fraction in the minuend is greater than or equal to that in the subtrahend.
Aling Mely still have seven (7) kilograms of meat.
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SUBTRACTING MIXED NUMBERS
Mixed Number
METHOD ONE:
Transform the mixed number into improper fraction and then proceed to subtraction, if they are already similar fractions (having the same denominator).
METHOD TWO:
Subtract the whole numbers then add it to the difference of the proper fractions. Only if the proper fraction in the minuend is greater than or equal to that in the subtrahend.