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 sum of 3 2/3 and 4 2/3?

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8 1/3

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What is the sum of 5 5/12 and 4 10/12?

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10 3/12

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What is the sum of 6 3/8 and 5 7/8?

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12 2/8

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What is the sum of 10 5/10 and 3 8/10?

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14 3/10

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What is the sum of 5 1/2 and 5 1/2?

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11

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What do you do if the fraction sum is greater than 1?

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Convert the improper fraction to a mixed number and add it to the whole number.

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What is an improper fraction?

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An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator, such as 9/4.

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What is a proper fraction?

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A proper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator, such as 3/4.