Adding and Subtracting Mixed Fractions

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What is a mixed fraction?

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A mixed fraction is a whole number combined with a proper fraction, such as 2 1/2.

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How do you add mixed fractions?

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To add mixed fractions, 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 subtracting mixed fractions?

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The first step is to subtract the whole numbers, then subtract the fractions.

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What do you do if the fraction part of a mixed number is larger than the other?

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You may need to borrow 1 from the whole number to make the fraction part larger.

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Convert 1 3/4 to an improper fraction.

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1 3/4 = 7/4.

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What is the sum of 6 2/5 and 4 1/5?

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The sum is 10 3/5.

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What is the difference between 5 1/2 and 2 1/2?

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The difference is 3.

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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 9/10 + 3/10?

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The sum is 1 2/10.

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What does the term 'like fractions' mean?

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Like fractions are fractions that have the same denominator.