Adding Mixed Numbers with the Same Denominator

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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 1 1/2.

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How do you add mixed numbers with the same denominator?

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

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What is the denominator in a fraction?

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The denominator is the bottom number of a fraction that indicates how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What is the numerator in a fraction?

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The numerator is the top number of a fraction that indicates how many parts are being considered.

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction means to reduce it to its lowest terms, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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What is the sum of 1/9 + 6/9?

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The sum is 7/9.

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What is 4 5/7 + 5 2/7?

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The sum is 10.

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What is 12 4/9 + 2 6/9?

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The sum is 15 1/9.

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What is 2 3/6 + 1 5/6?

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The sum is 4 1/3.

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What is 10 3/8 + 12 7/8?

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The sum is 23 1/4.