Add/Subtract Mixed Numbers with Like Denominators Practice

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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 1/2.

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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 first step in adding mixed numbers?

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The first step is to add the whole numbers of the mixed numbers.

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What do you do if the sum of the fractions is greater than 1 when adding mixed numbers?

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If the sum of the fractions is greater than 1, convert the improper fraction to a mixed number and add it to the whole number sum.

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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 an improper fraction?

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An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator, such as 5/4.

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How do you convert an improper fraction to a mixed number?

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To convert an improper fraction to a mixed number, divide the numerator by the denominator to find the whole number, and use the remainder as the new numerator.

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What is the sum of 6 2/5 and 4 1/5?

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The sum is 10 3/5.

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What is the sum of 8 12/20 and 8 3/20?

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The sum is 16 15/20, which can be simplified to 16 3/4.

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What is the sum of 10 4/12 and 5 5/12?

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The sum is 15 9/12, which can be simplified to 15 3/4.