# Subtracting Mixed Fractions Calculator

Mixed fraction 1:
Mixed fraction 2:
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Subtracting Mixed Fractions Calculator is a free online tool that displays the difference value of two mixed fractions. BYJU’S online subtracting mixed fractions calculator tool performs the calculation faster, and it displays the difference in a fraction of seconds.

## How to Use the Subtracting Mixed Fractions Calculator?

The procedure to use the subtracting mixed fractions calculator is as follows:

Step 1: Enter the two mixed fraction values in the respective input field

Step 2: Now click the button “Solve” to get the difference value

Step 3: Finally, the difference value will be displayed in the output field

### What is Meant by the Subtracting Mixed Fractions?

In Mathematics,  a mixed fraction is one of the types of fractions, and it is the combination of a whole number and a fractional number. For example, 2 ⅓ is a mixed fraction. Here, 2 is a whole number, and ⅓ is a fractional number. The arithmetic operations that can be performed on the mixed numbers are the addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. The subtraction of the mixed fraction is performed as follows:

Fractions with Same Denominator Values:

Step 1: Convert the mixed fractions into an improper fraction.

Step 2: Keep the denominator common and subtract the numerator.

Step 3: Simplify the fraction if possible or convert the improper fraction into a mixed fraction.

Fractions with Different Denominator Values:

Step 1: Convert the given mixed fraction to an improper fraction.

Step 2: Find the LCM of the denominator values.

Step 3: Multiply the numerator and denominator values by a number such that the fractions should have the LCM value as the new denominator.

Step 4: Now, keep the denominator common and subtract the numerator values.

Step 5: Simplify the fractions or convert into a mixed number.