Add Mixed Numbers 2

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction, such as 2 1/2.

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How do you add mixed numbers?

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1. Convert mixed numbers to improper fractions. 2. Find a common denominator. 3. Add the fractions. 4. Convert back to a mixed number if necessary.

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Convert the mixed number 5 1/2 to an improper fraction.

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What is the improper fraction for 3 4/7?

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Add the mixed numbers: 2 7/8 + 5 1/2.

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8 3/8.

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What is the first step in adding mixed numbers?

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Convert each mixed number to an improper fraction.

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What is the common denominator of 2 and 3?

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The common denominator is 6.

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Add the mixed numbers: 10 1/4 + 7 5/12.

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17 2/3.

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What is the improper fraction for 6 1/2?

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How do you convert an improper fraction back 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.