Add and Subtract Mixed Numbers

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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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CCSS.3.NF.A.3C

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

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Multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place that over the original denominator. For example, 2 1/3 = (2*3 + 1)/3 = 7/3.

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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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CCSS.3.NF.A.3C

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How do you add mixed numbers?

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Convert them to improper fractions, add the fractions, and then convert back to a mixed number if necessary.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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How do you subtract mixed numbers?

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Convert them to improper fractions, subtract the fractions, and then convert back to a mixed number if necessary.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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What is the first step in adding mixed numbers?

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Convert each mixed number to an improper fraction.

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

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What is the first step in subtracting mixed numbers?

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Convert each mixed number to an improper fraction.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

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If an amusement park sold 6 4/5 gallons of soda and 2 1/5 gallons were regular soda, how do you find the amount of diet soda sold?

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Subtract the amount of regular soda from the total: 6 4/5 - 2 1/5 = 4 3/5 gallons.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D