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Put the rules for subtracting mixed numbers in the correct order

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The rules for subtracting mixed numbers involve converting them to improper fractions, finding a common denominator, subtracting the numerators, simplifying the result, and converting back to a mixed number if needed.


Step-by-step explanation:

  1. Convert the mixed numbers to improper fractions.
  2. Find a common denominator for the fractions.
  3. Subtract the numerators and keep the common denominator.
  4. Simplify the result, if necessary.
  5. If the result is an improper fraction, convert it back to a mixed number.

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