Add and Subtract Mixed Numbers Same Denominator

Solve and simplify to lowest terms.

• a

• b

• c

• d

A _________ is written as a whole number and a fraction.

• unlike denominators

• mixed number

• proper fraction

• common multiple

The ____________________ is a common multiple of two or more denominators.

• equivalent

• simplest fraction

• common denominator

• mixed number

In order to add or subtract fractions, you must have

• more than 3 numbers

• a common denominator

• greatest common factor

• a pizza

When converting the mixed number, after you multiply the whole number by the denominator, you___ the product and the old numerator together to become a new numerator of the improper fraction.

• add

• subtract

• multiply

• divide

A whole number and a fraction together is called____

• proper fraction

• improper fraction

• mixed number

• all of the above

Word Problem:
Two cats, Fluffy and Oreo, met in the Park. Fluffy's tail is 3   1/3 of a meter long. Oreo's tail is 2   1/4 of a meter long.
How much Longer is Fluffy's tail than Oreo's tail?

• 5     7/12

• 1     1/12

• 1     2/7

• 5     2/12