MASA Practice--Adding & Subtracting Mixed #s Review

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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 1/3.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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How do you add mixed numbers?

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To add mixed numbers, first add the whole numbers, then add the fractions. If the fraction sum is improper, convert it to a mixed number.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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How do you subtract mixed numbers?

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To subtract mixed numbers, first subtract the whole numbers, then subtract the fractions. If the fraction from the top is smaller, borrow from the whole number.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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What is the first step in solving a problem involving the difference of two mixed numbers?

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Convert both mixed numbers to improper fractions.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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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.

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What is the process to find the difference between two weights given in mixed numbers?

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Convert both weights to improper fractions, subtract the smaller from the larger, and convert back to a mixed number if necessary.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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

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The sum is 4 1/6.

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

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If you have 2 1/3 gallons of fruit punch and 1 3/4 gallons of lemonade, how much juice do you have in total?

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You have 4 1/12 gallons of juice.

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

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What is the difference between 4 1/2 ounces and 3 1/8 ounces?

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The difference is 1 3/8 ounces.

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

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How do you find the total amount of flour needed for two recipes?

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Add the amounts of flour required for each recipe together.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D