Can I ask how subtraction of mixed fractions is taught.
Do you covert into an improper fraction and then find an lcm if necessary or do you subtract the whole numbers first and then 'borrow' from one of the whole numbers if necessary?
Hope I've explained that
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Primary maths question on fractions
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IslaValargeone · 29/01/2012 20:57
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