Adding Mixed Numbers with Unlike Denominators

Adding Mixed Numbers with Unlike Denominators

By Brenna Helak

Poll

What is the first step in solving this equation based on what we've learned so far?

• Add the whole numbers together

• Add the numerators

• Find like units

• Add the denominators

Poll

What is the second step in solving this equation based on what we've learned so far?

• Add the whole numbers together

• Add the numerators

• Rewrite the euqation and find like units

• Add the denominators

Now that we have like units (twentieths), how do we find a equivalent numerators?