Mixed Number Word Problems

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What is a mixed number?

Back

A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction, such as 2\frac{1}{2}.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3C

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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 over the denominator is the fraction.

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What is the first step in solving a mixed number word problem?

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Identify the quantities involved and what the problem is asking for.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.2A

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How do you add mixed numbers?

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Convert them to improper fractions, add the fractions, and then convert back to a mixed number if necessary.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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What is the process for subtracting mixed numbers?

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Convert to improper fractions, subtract the fractions, and convert back to a mixed number if needed.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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How do you find a common denominator for fractions?

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Identify the least common multiple (LCM) of the denominators.

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

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What is the difference between a proper fraction and an improper fraction?

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A proper fraction has a numerator smaller than the denominator, while an improper fraction has a numerator larger than or equal to the denominator.

Tags

CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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How do you multiply mixed numbers?

Back

Convert to improper fractions, multiply the fractions, and convert back to a mixed number if necessary.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

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What is the formula for finding the difference between two mixed numbers?

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Convert both to improper fractions, subtract the second from the first, and convert back to a mixed number.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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What does it mean to 'combine' fractions?

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To combine fractions means to add them together to find a total.

Tags

CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D