Add Mixed Numbers with Like Denominators

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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 \frac{1}{2}.

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How do you add mixed numbers with like denominators?

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To add mixed numbers with like denominators, first add the whole numbers, then add the fractions, and simplify if necessary.

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What is the sum of \frac{1}{4} + \frac{2}{4}?

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\frac{3}{4}

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What is the sum of 3 \frac{1}{5} + 2 \frac{2}{5}?

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5 \frac{3}{5}

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What is the sum of 2 \frac{1}{4} + 2 \frac{2}{4}?

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4 \frac{3}{4}

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What is the sum of 5 \frac{3}{7} + 3 \frac{2}{7}?

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8 \frac{5}{7}

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What is the sum of 2 \frac{1}{2} + 3 \frac{1}{2}?

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6

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What is a like denominator?

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Like denominators are denominators that are the same, such as \frac{1}{4} and \frac{2}{4}.

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What is the first step in adding mixed numbers?

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The first step is to add the whole numbers together.

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What do you do after adding the whole numbers in mixed numbers?

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After adding the whole numbers, add the fractions together.