Adding and Subtracting Mixed Numbers

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What is a mixed number?

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How do you add mixed numbers?

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To add mixed numbers, first add the whole numbers together, then add the fractions. If the fraction sum is improper, convert it to a mixed number.

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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 from the top is smaller than the bottom, borrow from the whole number.

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What is the first step in solving a problem with mixed numbers?

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Convert any improper fractions to mixed numbers or vice versa, if necessary.

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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 new numerator over the original denominator.

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