Adding 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 fraction, such as 2 1/3.

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How do you add mixed numbers?

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To add mixed numbers, first 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 first step in adding 6 32/100 + 1 2/5?

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Convert 1 2/5 to a fraction with a common denominator, which is 100. 1 2/5 = 1.4 = 140/100.

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What is 6 32/100 + 1 2/5?

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7 18/25.

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What is the sum of 7 1/2 + 3 4/8?

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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 new numerator.

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

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What is the sum of 8 2/3 + 5 1/12 + 2 2/6?

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16 1/12.

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What is 7 3/2 + 1 1/2?

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What is a common denominator?

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A common denominator is a shared multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions, used to add or subtract them.