Mixed Number Addition and Subtraction

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What is a mixed number?

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

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3C

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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 over the denominator is the fraction.

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What is the first step in adding mixed numbers?

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Convert the mixed numbers to improper fractions.

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

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How do you subtract fractions with different denominators?

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Find a common denominator, convert the fractions, and then subtract the numerators.

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

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

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1/4 + 1/2 = 3/4.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.4A

CCSS.4.NF.B.4B

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How do you add mixed numbers?

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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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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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

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3 1/2 - 1 1/4 = 2 1/4.

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

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How do you find the distance between two mixed numbers?

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Subtract the smaller mixed number from the larger one.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.3

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C