MASA Practice--Adding & Subtracting Mixed #s Review

Front

What is a mixed number?

Back

A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction, such as 2 1/3.

Front

How do you add mixed numbers?

Back

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.

Front

How do you subtract mixed numbers?

Back

To subtract mixed numbers, first subtract the whole numbers, then subtract the fractions. If the fraction from the top is smaller, borrow from the whole number.

Front

What is the first step in solving a problem involving the difference of two mixed numbers?

Back

Convert both mixed numbers to improper fractions.

Front

How do you convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

Back

Multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place that over the original denominator.

Front

What is the process to find the difference between two weights given in mixed numbers?

Back

Convert both weights to improper fractions, subtract the smaller from the larger, and convert back to a mixed number if necessary.

Front

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

Back

The sum is 4 1/6.

Front

If you have 2 1/3 gallons of fruit punch and 1 3/4 gallons of lemonade, how much juice do you have in total?

Back

You have 4 1/12 gallons of juice.

Front

What is the difference between 4 1/2 ounces and 3 1/8 ounces?

Back

The difference is 1 3/8 ounces.

Front

How do you find the total amount of flour needed for two recipes?

Back

Add the amounts of flour required for each recipe together.