Adding and Subtracting 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 proper fraction, such as 2\frac{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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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, borrow from the whole number.

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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In the fraction \frac{5}{8}, what is the numerator?

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The numerator is 5.

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In the fraction \frac{5}{8}, what is the denominator?

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The denominator is 8.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same value as another fraction, such as \frac{1}{2} and \frac{2}{4}.

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How do you find an equivalent fraction?

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To find an equivalent fraction, multiply or divide both the numerator and denominator by the same non-zero number.

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What is the process to reduce a fraction?

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To reduce a fraction, divide both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor (GCF).

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What is the sum of 5\frac{3}{8} and 3\frac{5}{8}?

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The sum is 9.