Mixed Number Addition

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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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CCSS.3.NF.A.3C

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How do you add mixed numbers?

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To add mixed numbers, first add the whole numbers, then add the fractions. If the fraction sum is improper, convert it to a mixed number.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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What is an improper fraction?

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An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator, such as 9/4.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3C

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Convert the improper fraction 11/4 to a mixed number.

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2 3/4.

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What is the first step in adding fractions with different denominators?

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Find a common denominator.

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

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What is a common denominator?

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A common denominator is a number that is a multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions.

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How do you convert 2/5 to have a denominator of 10?

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Multiply both the numerator and denominator by 2 to get 4/10.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3B

CCSS.4.NF.A.1

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What is the sum of 1/4 and 1/4?

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1/2.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

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What is the sum of 2 1/3 and 3 1/3?

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5 2/3.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

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How do you simplify the fraction 8/12?

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Divide both the numerator and denominator by 4 to get 2/3.