Add Mixed Numbers 2

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What is a mixed number?

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

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How do you add mixed numbers?

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1. Convert mixed numbers to improper fractions. 2. Find a common denominator. 3. Add the fractions. 4. Convert back to a mixed number if necessary.

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Convert the mixed number 5 2/3 to an improper fraction.

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5 2/3 = 17/3.

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Convert the mixed number 2 5/6 to an improper fraction.

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2 5/6 = 17/6.

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What is the sum of 5 2/3 and 2 5/6?

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5 2/3 + 2 5/6 = 8 1/2 or 8 3/6.

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Convert the mixed number 2 7/8 to an improper fraction.

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2 7/8 = 23/8.

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Convert the mixed number 5 1/2 to an improper fraction.

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5 1/2 = 11/2.

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What is the sum of 2 7/8 and 5 1/2?

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2 7/8 + 5 1/2 = 8 3/8.

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Convert the mixed number 6 1/2 to an improper fraction.

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6 1/2 = 13/2.

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Convert the mixed number 2 1/3 to an improper fraction.

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2 1/3 = 7/3.