Adding with 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 proper fraction, such as 2 1/3.

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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 combine if necessary.

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What is a common denominator?

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A common denominator is a shared multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions, used to add or subtract them.

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What is the first step in adding fractions with different denominators?

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Find a common denominator.

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

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The sum is 5/6 after finding a common denominator.

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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 the result over the original denominator.

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What is the improper fraction for 2 1/4?

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The improper fraction is 9/4.

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What is the sum of 3/4 and 1/6?

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The sum is 11/12 after finding a common denominator.

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction means to reduce it to its lowest terms.

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

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The sum is 3 2/3.