Subtracting Fractions: Mixed Numbers

by Sherry | Jul 20, 2020

Read the Post Description: Learn the why before the how! Using pattern blocks, see how decomposing with D.C. and renaming (not borrowing!) are the keys to successfully subtracting fractions with mixed...

Subtracting Fractions: Springling

by Sherry | Jul 20, 2020

Read the Post Description: One of our favorite Math Mights, Springling has a coily tail, fluffly eyelashes and fur, and likes to hop high to find the distance between two numbers. Springling can also find the distance between two fractions on an open number line, and...

Subtracting Fractions: Uncommon Denominators

by Sherry | Jul 20, 2020

Read the Post Description: Make this abstract concept concrete with visual representation! Learn the why before the how and why you might not actually have to “skip count to find a common denominator” if you understand equivalent...

Subtraction Bump!

by Sherry | May 19, 2025

Subtraction Strategies with Springling (Video Tutorial)

by Sherry | Jul 22, 2020

Download Practice Pages Shop Math Mights Products! Description: Grades 1-5. Springling is the fanciest Mathville citizen, she loves to show off her fancy fur and eyelashes as she hops high and far, secretly, she loves addition! Learn subtraction with Springling as she...