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.

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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 and then subtract the fractions.

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction means to reduce it to its lowest terms.

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

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The sum is 3 2/3.

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What is the difference between 5 1/4 and 2 1/4?

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The difference is 3.

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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 is the numerator of the fraction.

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What is 3/2 as a mixed number?

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3/2 as a mixed number is 1 1/2.

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

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The sum is 7 3/5.

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What is the result of 6 3/8 - 2 1/8?

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The result is 4 2/8, which simplifies to 4 1/4.