Adding Fractions and 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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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, like 9/4.

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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 over the denominator is the fraction.

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Convert 2 3/4 to an improper fraction.

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2 3/4 = 11/4.

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What is the first step in adding fractions with different denominators?

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Find a common denominator.

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Add 4/8 + 1/8.

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4/8 + 1/8 = 5/8.

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What does it mean to reduce a fraction?

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To reduce a fraction means to simplify it to its lowest terms.

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Convert 8/6 to a mixed number and reduce if possible.

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8/6 = 1 and 1/3.

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What is the sum of 2 3/4 + 1 2/4?

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2 3/4 + 1 2/4 = 4 and 1/4.

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How do you add mixed numbers?

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Add the whole numbers together and the fractions together, then convert if necessary.