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

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

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5 2/3

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What is the sum of 4 2/5 and 1 3/5?

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6

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How do you subtract mixed numbers with like denominators?

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To subtract mixed numbers with like denominators, subtract the whole numbers and then subtract the fractions. If the fraction result is negative, borrow from the whole number.

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What is 5 1/4 - 2 1/4?

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3

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What is the sum of 6 3/10 and 2 4/10?

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9 7/10

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What is 7 5/8 + 1 3/8?

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9

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What is the sum of 3 1/2 and 4 1/2?

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8

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What is 9 2/3 - 3 1/3?

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6 1/3