This is for elementary students
If you had 2 1/5 subtract 1 1/5 what would your answer be
I know this answer and if you are not a elementary student don't answer this is from a fellow teacher Mrs.May
May I say 2 - 1 + 1/5 - 1/5
You could also change your mixed fractions to improper and you would have 11/5 - 6/5 which is equal to 5/5 which is equal to 1 : )
or, you could do it using decimals ....
2 1/5 subtract 1 1/5
= 2.2 - 1.2
= 1
Or you could lay it out on a number line and notice that the 1/5 to 1/5 goes away :)
21/5 -1 1/5
11/5-6/5
11-6/5
5/5
=1
Hello Mrs. May! I'd be happy to help you explain how to solve this subtraction problem to your elementary students.
To subtract mixed numbers like 2 1/5 - 1 1/5, we can follow these steps:
1. Start by subtracting the whole numbers: 2 - 1 = 1.
2. Then, subtract the fractions: 1/5 - 1/5 = 0/5.
3. Simplify the fraction, if needed. Since 0/5 equals 0, we can write the answer as 0.
Therefore, the answer to 2 1/5 - 1 1/5 is 1.
I hope this explanation helps your students understand how to subtract mixed numbers. If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask!