Adding and Subtracting 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 proper fraction, such as 2\frac{3}{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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What is the first step in adding mixed numbers?

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Convert any improper fractions to mixed numbers if necessary, and ensure the fractions have a common denominator.

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How do you subtract mixed numbers?

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Convert to improper fractions, find a common denominator, subtract the fractions, and convert back to a mixed number if needed.

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What is the common denominator for \frac{1}{2} and \frac{1}{3}?

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The common denominator is 6.

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Solve: -13 + 4\frac{7}{15}

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-8\frac{8}{15}.

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Solve: -2\frac{1}{2} + (-3\frac{1}{4})

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-5\frac{3}{4}.

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Solve: -3\frac{5}{6} - 4\frac{1}{8}

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-7\frac{23}{24}.

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Solve: 5\frac{5}{7} + 5\frac{5}{7}

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11\frac{3}{7}.

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Solve: 6\frac{3}{5} - 2\frac{1}{5}

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4\frac{2}{5}.