Add and Subtract Mixed Numbers Word Problems

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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. If the fraction sum is improper, convert it to a mixed number.

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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 second mixed number is larger, borrow from the whole number.

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What is the simplest form of a fraction?

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The simplest form of a fraction is when the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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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 first step in solving a word problem involving mixed numbers?

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Read the problem carefully to understand what is being asked and identify the mixed numbers involved.

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Katie swam 16 5/6 laps on Monday and 11 1/6 laps on Tuesday. How much farther did she swim on Monday than on Tuesday?

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5 2/3 laps.

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Wendy ran 5 1/6 miles on Wednesday and 10 1/6 miles on Thursday. How many miles did she run in all?

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15 1/3 miles.

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Riley drove 6 5/12 miles with her sister and another 3 5/12 miles with her friend. How far did she drive in all?

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9 5/6 miles.

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A family bought 11 7/12 pounds of potatoes. They used 7 1/12 pounds of it. How much is left?

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4 1/2 pounds.