Adding and Subtracting Mixed Numbers w/ 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.

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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.

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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 2/4.

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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 together.

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What is the first step in subtracting mixed numbers?

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The first step is to subtract the whole numbers.

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What do you do if the fraction part of the answer is improper?

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If the fraction part is improper, convert it to a mixed number by adding 1 to the whole number.

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What is 6 3/4 - 1 2/4?

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5 1/4

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What is 7 9/10 - 5 7/10?

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2 1/5

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What is 8 7/11 - 8 4/11?

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3/11