P5_CH3 Adding Mixed Numbers

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1. Whiteboard/ notebook (for working)

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Adding Mixed Numbers

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Multiple Choice

To add mixed numbers, which of the following shows the correct order of steps?

• Add the whole number first.

  Then, add the proper fraction.

• Add the proper fraction first.

  Then, add the whole number.

• Add the improper fractions first. Then, add the whole number.

• Just add everything by mental calculations!

Multiple Select

Select all the correct statement(s).

$$4\frac{7}{8}$$ means

• 4 wholes and 7 parts out of 8 parts.

• $$4\frac{5}{8}$$

• $$5\frac{1}{8}$$

WE LEARN TOGETHER!

1) Add the whole numbers first.

2) Then, add the like/ unlike fractions.

Open Ended

Let's Practise! (TB pg 61)

Find the sum of $$1\frac{1}{4}\$$ and $$2\frac{2}{3}$$ .

Show your working clearly.

Show your working clearly.

Show your working clearly.

Open Ended

Add. Express your answers in their simplest forms.

Q2 (a) $$6\frac{5}{8}+\ 3$$

Q2 (b) $$1\frac{3}{8}\ +\ 3\frac{1}{4}$$

Multiple Choice

Find the sum of $$6\frac{5}{8}$$ and 3.

• $$3\frac{5}{8}$$

• $$9\frac{5}{8}$$

• $$18\frac{5}{8}$$

Multiple Choice

Find the sum of $$1\frac{3}{8}$$ and $$3\frac{1}{4}$$ .

• $$4\frac{4}{8}$$

• $$4\frac{5}{8}$$

• $$5\frac{1}{8}$$

Add. Express your answers in their simplest forms.