Adding & Subtracting Mixed Numbers

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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 \frac{1}{2}.

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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 adding mixed numbers?

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Convert the mixed numbers to improper fractions.

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How do you subtract mixed numbers?

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

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What is the sum of 4 \frac{3}{8} and 7 \frac{3}{8}?

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11 \frac{6}{8}.

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What is the difference between 9 \frac{3}{4} and 1 \frac{1}{3}?

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8 \frac{5}{12}.

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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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What is the result of \frac{5}{4} as a mixed number?

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1 \frac{1}{4}.

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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To reduce a fraction to its simplest form by dividing the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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How do you add fractions with different denominators?

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Find a common denominator, convert the fractions, and then add the numerators.