Add and Subtract Like Mixed Numbers

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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\frac{3}{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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Convert \frac{19}{7} into a mixed number.

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2\frac{5}{7}

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What is the sum of 5\frac{1}{3} and 4\frac{2}{3}?

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10.

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How do you add mixed numbers?

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Add the whole numbers together, then add the fractions. If the fraction sum is improper, convert it to a mixed number.

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What is the result of adding 10\frac{1}{2} and 3\frac{2}{5}?

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13\frac{3}{10}.

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Convert \frac{33}{4} into a mixed number.

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8\frac{1}{4}.

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What is the difference between 5\frac{3}{8} and 2\frac{1}{8}?

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3\frac{2}{8} or 3\frac{1}{4}.

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How do you subtract mixed numbers?

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Subtract the whole numbers, then subtract the fractions. If the fraction result is negative, borrow from the whole number.

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What is the result of subtracting 4\frac{1}{2} from 7\frac{3}{4}?

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3\frac{1}{4}.