--- title: "Subtracting fractions from mixed numbers" url: "https://www.maryhoward.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2023-11-29-07-45-00-subtracting-fractions-from-mixed-numbers" school: "Mary Howard CE Primary School" --- # Subtracting fractions from mixed numbers 29 November 2023 [Class 3](https://www.maryhoward.staffs.sch.uk/blog/category/class-3) In maths this week, Year Five children subtracted fractions from mixed numbers. This involved using our previous learning to convert fractions and find common denominators, along with breaking the whole. [class 3](https://www.maryhoward.staffs.sch.uk/blog/tag/class-3) [ Multi-step problem solving](https://www.maryhoward.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2023-11-29-07-45-00-multi-step-problem-solving) [Real working torches! ](https://www.maryhoward.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2023-11-29-13-45-00-real-working-torches) ![Mary Howard CE Primary School](https://files.schudio.com/mary-howard-cofe-primary-school/images/logo/Mary-Howard-Footer-logo.png) ### Mary Howard CE Primary School School Lane Edingale Tamworth Staffordshire B79 9JJ 01827383245 © Copyright 2024–2026 Mary Howard CE Primary School School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://www.maryhoward.staffs.sch.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)