Adding & Subtracting Mixed Numbers

Find a common denominator.

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the same number.

A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction.

Finding a common denominator is often referred to as 'finding equivalent fractions'.

The least common denominator is the smallest multiple that two or more denominators share.

Add the whole numbers together and the fractions together, then simplify if necessary.

Simplifying fractions makes them easier to understand and work with.

An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator.

Divide the numerator by the denominator to find the whole number, and use the remainder as the new numerator.

Ensure both mixed numbers have a common denominator.