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Subtracting Mixed Numbers

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23 - 11/
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Final answer:

To subtract mixed numbers, convert them to improper fractions, subtract the numerators, and simplify the resulting fraction.


Step-by-step explanation:

To subtract mixed numbers, follow these steps:

  1. Convert the mixed numbers to improper fractions.
  2. Find a common denominator for the fractions.
  3. Subtract the numerators and keep the denominator the same.
  4. Simplify the resulting fraction, if necessary.

For example, in the given problem 23 - 11/, we convert 23 to an improper fraction, which becomes 3/. Since the denominators are already the same, we subtract the numerators to get 3/ - 1/. This becomes 2/. The final answer is the mixed number 2/.


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