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 a like denominator?

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Like denominators are denominators that are the same in two or more fractions, such as 1/4 and 3/4.

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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 does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction means to reduce it to its lowest terms, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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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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If you have 3 1/4 + 2 1/4, what is the sum?

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The sum is 5 1/2.

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If you have 5 3/8 - 2 3/8, what is the difference?

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The difference is 3 3/8.

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What do you do if the fraction sum is improper?

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If the fraction sum is improper, convert it to a mixed number by dividing the numerator by the denominator.