Adding 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 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, add the whole numbers together and then add the fractions.

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What is the sum of 8 1/2 + 2 1/2?

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11

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What is the sum of 3 1/8 + 5 2/8?

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8 3/8

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What is the sum of 7 3/5 + 9 2/5?

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17

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What is 1/5 + 2/5?

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3/5

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What do you do if you miss questions on a quiz?

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Review the questions you got wrong and try to figure out why.

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What is the denominator in a fraction?

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The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction that shows 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 in a fraction that shows how many parts you have.

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What does it mean to have like denominators?

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Like denominators mean that the fractions have the same bottom number.