Adding and Subtracting 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 together.

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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.

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What do you do if the sum of the fractions is greater than 1?

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

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What is the sum of 5 4/8 + 4 3/8?

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The sum is 9 7/8.

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What is the sum of 4 1/3 + 2 1/3?

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The sum is 6 2/3.

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What is the sum of 6 2/5 + 4 1/5?

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The sum is 10 3/5.

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction means to reduce it to its lowest terms.

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What is the definition of like denominators?

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Like denominators are denominators that are the same in two or more fractions.

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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.