Add and Subtract 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 proper fraction, such as 2 1/3.

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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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How do you subtract mixed numbers with like denominators?

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

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What is the first step in adding or subtracting mixed numbers?

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The first step is to separate the whole numbers from the fractions.

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What is the sum of 1 1/4 and 2 1/4?

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The sum is 3 1/2.

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What is the difference between 5 3/8 and 2 1/8?

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The difference is 3 1/4.

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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 3 2/5 - 1 1/5?

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The answer is 2 1/5.

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What is 11 7/8 - 5 4/8?

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The answer is 6 3/8.

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What is 1 8/15 + 3 3/15?

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The answer is 4 11/15.