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 \frac{1}{2}.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3C

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How do you add mixed numbers with like denominators?

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

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

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What is the sum of 12 \frac{4}{5} and 3 \frac{1}{5}?

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16

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

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What is the sum of \frac{1}{4} and \frac{2}{4}?

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\frac{3}{4}.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

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What is the sum of 3 \frac{1}{5} and 2 \frac{2}{5}?

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5 \frac{3}{5}.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

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What is the sum of 12 \frac{1}{3} and 4 \frac{1}{3}?

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16 \frac{2}{3}.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

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What is the sum of 2 \frac{1}{4} and 2 \frac{2}{4}?

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4 \frac{3}{4}.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

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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, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors.

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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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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

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What is the first step in adding mixed numbers?

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The first step is to add the whole numbers together.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C