Adding and Subtracting Mixed Numbers (like denominators) Pt1

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction, such as 2 1/2.

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How do you add mixed numbers with like denominators?

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To add mixed numbers with like denominators, add the whole numbers together and then add the fractions. If the fraction sum is improper, convert it to a mixed number.

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction means to reduce it to its lowest terms, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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What is the sum of 3 1/4 and 2 1/4?

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The sum is 5 1/2.

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How do you subtract mixed numbers with like denominators?

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To subtract mixed numbers with like denominators, subtract the whole numbers and then subtract the fractions. If the fraction result is negative, borrow from the whole number.

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What is the difference between 5 3/8 and 2 3/8?

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The difference is 3.

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What is an improper fraction?

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An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator, such as 9/4.

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How do you convert an improper fraction to a mixed number?

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To convert an improper fraction to a mixed number, divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder is the new numerator.

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What is the mixed number equivalent of 11/4?

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The mixed number equivalent is 2 3/4.

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What is the first step in adding mixed numbers?

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The first step is to add the whole numbers together.