Adding and Subtracting Mixed Numbers

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Divide both the numerator and denominator by the same factor. This is how you...

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Simplify a fraction

Answer explanation

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Multiplying the numerator and denominator by the same number creates...

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an equivalent fraction

Answer explanation

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Work out how many times the denominator goes into the numerator (this creates the whole number). Then any remainder becomes the new numerator. The denominator stays the same as the original fraction. This is the method for...

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Converting an improper fraction into a mixed number

Answer explanation

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Nora had a piece of wire that was 5 7/8 feet long. She cut a 1 2/10-foot section from the wire. Which measurement is closest to the length of the piece of wire remaining?

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5 feet

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Dultzi walked 3/5 of a mile. Jack walked 3/4 of a mile to a friend’s house and then 1/2 of a mile to his house. How many miles did Dultzi and Jack walk?

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1 17/20

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Aspen has 1/4 cup of juice. Her sister has 2/3 cup of juice. Aspen adds the amount and says that together they have 3/7 of a cup of juice. Which comparison explains why Aspen's answer is not correct?

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Grady has 5 yards of wrapping paper. He uses 2/3 yards to wrap a small gift and 2 2/3 yards to wrap a large gift. How much wrapping paper will Grady have left?

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1 2/3 yards

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3/4

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Identify the mistake in the calculation.

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He used incorrect equivalent fractions.

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