Adding Mixed numbers with like denominators

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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.

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

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4 1/3

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What is the sum of 3 1/8 + 5 2/8?

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8 3/8

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What is the sum of 5 1/2 + 5 1/2?

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11

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What is the sum of 4 + 10 1/8?

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14 1/8

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What is the sum of 5 1/2 + 3?

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8 1/2

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What do you do if the fractions add up to more than 1?

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If the fractions add up to more than 1, convert the excess into a whole number and add it to the whole number part.

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What is the fraction part of 4 1/3?

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1/3

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What is the whole number part of 8 3/8?

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8