Adding Mixed Numbers

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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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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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What is the first step in adding 11 7/8 + 2 5/8?

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Add the whole numbers: 11 + 2 = 13.

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What do you do with the fractions 7/8 and 5/8 in the problem 11 7/8 + 2 5/8?

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Add the fractions: 7/8 + 5/8 = 12/8, which simplifies to 1 1/2.

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What is the final answer for 11 7/8 + 2 5/8?

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The final answer is 14 1/2.

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What is the sum of 4/5 and 4 1/5?

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The sum is 5.

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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.

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What is the sum of 2 7/8 and 2 4/8?

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The sum is 5 3/8.

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What is 1/5 + 3/5?

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The sum is 4/5.

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What is the sum of 7 3/5 and 9 2/5?

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The sum is 17.