Adding Mixed Numbers

Front

A mixed number is _______________________.

Back

a whole number and a fraction

Front

Fractions are _____________________.

Back

parts of a whole

Front

To add mixed numbers, first you need to _____________________.

Back

convert them to improper fractions or add the whole numbers and fractions separately.

Front

An improper fraction is _____________________.

Back

a fraction where the numerator is greater than the denominator.

Front

The sum of 1/2 and 1/4 is _____________________.

Back

3/4.

Front

When adding fractions, you need a _____________________.

Back

common denominator.

Front

The common denominator of 1/3 and 1/6 is _____________________.

Back

6.

Front

To convert a mixed number to an improper fraction, you _____________________.

Back

multiply the whole number by the denominator and add the numerator.

Front

The mixed number 2 1/3 as an improper fraction is _____________________.

Back

7/3.

Front

When adding 3 1/2 and 2 1/4, first add the whole numbers, then _____________________.

Back

add the fractions.