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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 1/4.

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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 together, then add the fractions together, and simplify if necessary.

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What is the sum of 12 4/5 and 3 1/5?

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The sum is 16.

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

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The sum is 4 3/4.

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What is the sum of 5 3/7 and 3 2/7?

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The sum is 8 5/7.

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What is the sum of 3 1/5 and 2 2/5?

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The sum is 5 3/5.

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What is the sum of 7 2/8 and 3 5/8?

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The sum is 10 7/8.

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What is a proper fraction?

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A proper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator, such as 3/4.

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What is a whole number?

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A whole number is a non-negative integer, such as 0, 1, 2, 3, etc.

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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 other than 1.