How to subtract mixed numbers, when the second fraction is greater than the first fraction: Rewrite both fractions as improper fractions, then subtract the fractions.

Check your understanding How to add and subtract fractions and mixed numbers Look at the examples below on how to add and subtract fractions and mixed numbers.

Recap: What Are Roman Numerals? Before we begin figuring out how to add and subtract Roman style, let’s recap how the Roman numeral system that we learned about last time works.