5th Grade: Add & 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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How do you add mixed numbers?

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To add mixed numbers, first add the whole numbers, then add the fractions, and if necessary, simplify.

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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, like 9/4.

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

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Divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder over the denominator is the fraction.

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What is the numerator in a fraction?

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The numerator is the top number in a fraction that indicates how many parts are being considered.

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What is the denominator in a fraction?

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The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction that indicates how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What is the first step in subtracting mixed numbers?

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Convert the mixed numbers to improper fractions if necessary.

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How do you simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction, divide the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common factor.

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What does it mean to find a common denominator?

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Finding a common denominator means finding a number that both denominators can divide into evenly, allowing for addition or subtraction of fractions.

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What is the result of 2 1/4 + 3 2/4?

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The result is 5 1/2.