Adding 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 proper 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, first add the whole numbers, then add the fractions, and if necessary, simplify the result.

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What is the sum of 5 2/3 and 3 2/3?

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The sum is 9 1/3.

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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 do you do after adding the whole numbers in mixed numbers?

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After adding the whole numbers, add the fractions together.

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What is the sum of 2 1/4 and 2 2/4?

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The sum is 4 3/4.

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What is a proper fraction?

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A proper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator, such as 3/4.

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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 5/4.

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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 to get the whole number, and the remainder becomes the new numerator over the original denominator.

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What is the sum of 7 3/5 and 9 2/5?

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The sum is 17.