Adding Fractions

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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 1/4.

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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 11/4 to a mixed number.

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2 3/4

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Convert 17/6 to a mixed number.

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2 5/6

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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, such as 9/4.

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Convert the mixed number 3 6/7 to an improper fraction.

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27/7

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What is the sum of 1/8 + 5/6 + 7/12?

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1 13/24

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What is the simplest form of the mixed number for 78/12?

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6 1/2

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How do you add fractions with different denominators?

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Find a common denominator, convert the fractions, then add the numerators.

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What is a common denominator?

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A common denominator is a shared multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions.