We discussed two ways to Add and Subtract Mixed Numbers. You can always add or subtract the fractions first and then the whole numbers. However, sometimes when subtracting you may need to "borrow" a whole and add it to the fraction! If this gets to confusing...remember that you can always convert the mixed numbers to improper fractions first and then add and subtract as usual. (ALWAYS FIND THE COMMON DENOMINATOR FIRST)
Hardest Case: Subtracting and BORROWING! :