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 1/2.

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How do you add mixed numbers?

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To add mixed numbers, first add the whole numbers, 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 9 1/2 + 5 3/4?

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Add the whole numbers: 9 + 5 = 14.

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What is the second step in adding 9 1/2 + 5 3/4?

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Add the fractions: 1/2 + 3/4 = 2/4 + 3/4 = 5/4, which is 1 1/4.

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What do you do with the whole number after adding the fractions?

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Add the whole number from the fraction sum to the total of the whole numbers.

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What is 4 2/5 + 3 7/10?

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8 1/10.

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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 the sum of 12 8/9 + 3 4/9?

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16 1/3.

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What is the sum of 2 3/8 + 5 7/8?

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8 1/4.

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

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8.