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2. Subtracting Mixed Numbers with Borrowing×5
Step 1:
Convert fractions to their common denominator.
Step 2:
Borrow 1 from the whole number of the 1st fraction.
Step 3:
Convert 1st mixed number to an improper fraction and subtract. ×7
Step 1:
Convert fractions to their common denominator.
8 2 7 −5 4 5 ×5 ×7 −
Step 2: Since you can't subtract 28 from 10, borrow 1 whole
from 8. Therefore the 8
becomes a 7. − + ×
Step 3: Convert 1st mixed number to an improper fraction and subtract. −

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