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 fraction, such as 1 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, add the whole numbers together and then add the fractions.

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What is the first step in subtracting mixed numbers with like denominators?

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The first step is to subtract the whole numbers, then subtract the fractions.

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What does it mean to have like denominators?

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Like denominators means that the fractions have the same bottom number (denominator), such as 1/4 and 3/4.

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1 1/3 + 2 2/3 = ?

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4

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6 1/4 - 2 2/4 = ?

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3 3/4

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David purchased 4 apples. He gave 1 2/3 of the apples to Matt. How many apples does David have left?

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3 1/3

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8 2/3 - 3 2/3 = ?

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5

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1 8/15 + 3 3/15 = ?

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4 11/15

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

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1 (or 4/4).