Adding and Subtracting Mixed Numbers with Like Denominators

What is a mixed number?

• A whole number only, such as 2.

• A fraction only, such as 1/2.

• A whole number combined with a fraction, such as 2 1/2.

• A decimal number, such as 2.5.

Convert the mixed number 4 1/4 to an improper fraction.

• 15/4

• 16/4

• 17/4

• 18/4

What is the sum of 6 2/6 and 1 2/6?

• 7 1/2

• 7 2/3

• 8

• 6 3/4

What is the difference between a proper fraction and an improper fraction?

• A proper fraction has a numerator larger than or equal to the denominator, while an improper fraction has a numerator smaller than the denominator.

• A proper fraction has a numerator smaller than the denominator, while an improper fraction has a numerator larger than the denominator.

• A proper fraction has a numerator equal to the denominator, while an improper fraction has a numerator smaller than the denominator.

• A proper fraction has a numerator smaller than the denominator, while an improper fraction has a numerator larger than or equal to the denominator.

What is the result of 7 5/8 + 4 4/8?

• 12 1/8

• 11 3/8

• 13 1/4

• 10 5/8

How do you add mixed numbers with like denominators?

• Add the whole numbers together and then add the fractions.

• Multiply the whole numbers and add the fractions.

• Subtract the fractions and then add the whole numbers.

• Add the fractions first and then the whole numbers.

How do you simplify the fraction 2/4?

• 1/2

• 2/3

• 3/4

• 1/4

If you have 3/2, how do you write it as a mixed number?

• 1 1/2

• 2 1/2

• 1 2/3

• 3 1/2

What is the improper fraction for the mixed number 5 3/4?

• 22/4

• 23/4

• 24/4

• 21/4

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

• Add the numerators together and keep the denominator the same.

• Multiply the denominators and add the numerators.

• Keep the numerators the same and add the denominators.

• Subtract the numerators and keep the denominator the same.