Question

How do you subtract improper fractions?

Answer 1

well, imporoerly of course :)

Answer 2

..... let me try that again

Answer 3

well, improperly of course :) thats better

Answer 4

what?? such as the example 16/15-1/2

Answer 5

fractions are fractions; to add and subtract they need to be wearing the same kind of pants

Answer 6

common denominators

Answer 7

i know that already

Answer 8

whats next?

Answer 9

what did you choose for a common denom?

Answer 10

30

Answer 11

u there?

Answer 12

id choose 15 meself

\[\frac{16}{15}-\frac{1}{2}\]
\[\frac{16}{15}-\frac{7.5}{15}\]
\[\frac{16-7.5}{15}=\frac{8.5}{15}\]

Answer 13

reduce as wanted :)

Answer 14

of increase as wanted

Answer 15

thankyou so much!!!!! you're awesomeeeee

Answer 16

what format your answer looking for? or are you good with it from this point?

Answer 17

definitely thanks again.. i needed to refresh my memory.. bye!

Answer 18

Ciao, and youre quite welcome