Adding and subtracting mixed fractions with unlike denominators

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What is a mixed fraction?

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3C

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How do you add mixed fractions with unlike denominators?

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1. Convert mixed fractions to improper fractions. 2. Find a common denominator. 3. Add the fractions. 4. Convert back to a mixed fraction if necessary.

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

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What is an improper fraction?

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3C

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What is a common denominator?

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A common denominator is a shared multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions, used to add or subtract them.

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

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How do you subtract mixed fractions with unlike denominators?

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1. Convert mixed fractions to improper fractions. 2. Find a common denominator. 3. Subtract the fractions. 4. Convert back to a mixed fraction if necessary.

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

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What is the first step in adding fractions?

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The first step is to find a common denominator for the fractions.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2