Add and Subtract 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. If the fraction sum is improper, convert it to a mixed number.

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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 'like denominators' mean?

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Like denominators mean that the fractions have the same bottom number (denominator), such as 1/4 and 3/4.

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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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What do you do if the fraction sum is greater than 1 when adding mixed numbers?

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If the fraction sum is greater than 1, convert it to a mixed number and add it to the whole number.

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What do you do if the fraction result is negative when subtracting mixed numbers?

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If the fraction result is negative, borrow 1 from the whole number to make the fraction positive.

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Example: 8 2/7 - 5 5/7 = ?

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2 4/7

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Example: 9 1/8 - 4 5/8 = ?

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4 4/8 or 4 1/2