What is the first step in adding $$3\frac{3}{5} + \frac{4}{5}$$ ?

Convert $$3\frac{3}{5}$$ to an improper fraction: $$\frac{18}{5} + \frac{4}{5} = \frac{22}{5}$$ .

What is $$\frac{22}{5}$$ as a mixed number?

$$\frac{22}{5} = 4\frac{2}{5}$$ .

What is $$7\frac{4}{10} - 3\frac{8}{10}$$ ?

First, convert to improper fractions: $$\frac{74}{10} - \frac{38}{10} = \frac{36}{10}$$ , which is $$3\frac{6}{10}$$ .

How do you convert $$\frac{36}{10}$$ to a mixed number?

Divide the numerator by the denominator: $$36 ÷ 10 = 3$$ remainder $$6$$ , so it is $$3\frac{6}{10}$$ .

What is $$5\frac{1}{3} - 3\frac{1}{3}$$ ?

Subtract the whole numbers: $$5 - 3 = 2$$ , and the fractions are the same, so the answer is $$2$$ .

What is the sum of $$4\frac{4}{9} + 5\frac{6}{9}$$ ?

Add the whole numbers: $$4 + 5 = 9$$ , and add the fractions: $$\frac{4}{9} + \frac{6}{9} = \frac{10}{9}$$ , which is $$10\frac{1}{9}$$ .

What is the process of borrowing in subtraction of mixed numbers?

When the fraction part of the minuend is smaller than the subtrahend, borrow 1 from the whole number, converting it to $$\frac{1}{1}$$ .

What is the importance of finding a common denominator in adding fractions?

A common denominator allows you to combine fractions accurately by ensuring they are expressed in the same terms.

What is $$3 - 1\frac{2}{5}$$ ?

Convert 3 to a fraction: $$\frac{15}{5} - \frac{2}{5} = \frac{13}{5}$$ , which is $$1\frac{3}{5}$$ .

What is the first step in solving $$4\frac{4}{9} + 5\frac{6}{9}$$ ?

Convert both mixed numbers to improper fractions: $$\frac{40}{9} + \frac{51}{9} = \frac{91}{9}$$ .

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Adding And Subtracting Mixed Numbers

Adding and Subtracting Mixed Numbers

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4.NF.B.3C, 7.NS.A.1C, 3.NF.A.3C

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What is a mixed number?

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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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CCSS.3.NF.A.3C

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How do you subtract mixed numbers?

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

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

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

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Convert the improper fraction to a mixed number and add it to the whole number.

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

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