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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CCSS.3.NF.A.3C

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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.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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What is the first step in subtracting mixed numbers with like denominators?

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The first step is to subtract the whole numbers, then subtract the fractions.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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Convert the mixed number 4 1/4 to an improper fraction.

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4 1/4 = 17/4.

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What is the sum of 6 2/6 and 1 2/6?

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The sum is 7 2/3.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

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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 is the numerator of the fraction.

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What is the improper fraction for the mixed number 5 3/4?

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The improper fraction is 23/4.

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What is the result of 7 5/8 + 4 4/8?

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The result is 12 1/8.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

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What does 'like denominators' mean?

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

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CCSS.5.NF.B.5B

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How do you simplify the fraction 2/4?

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You simplify 2/4 to 1/2.