Adding Mixed Numbers with Like Denominators

What is a mixed number?

• A whole number only, such as 2.

• A fraction only, such as 1/2.

• A whole number combined with a fraction, such as 2 1/2.

• A decimal number, such as 2.5.

What do you do with the fractions when adding mixed numbers with like denominators?

• Add the fractions together and keep the denominator.

• Multiply the fractions and add the denominators.

• Subtract the fractions and keep the numerator.

• Add the denominators and keep the fractions.

How do you add mixed numbers with like denominators?

• Add the whole numbers together and then add the fractions.

• Multiply the whole numbers and then add the fractions.

• Add the fractions first and then the whole numbers.

• Subtract the fractions and then add the whole numbers.

What is the final answer for 2 5/8 + 1 1/8?

• 3 1/2

• 3 3/4

• 4

• 2 7/8

What is the sum of 3 1/8 + 2 5/8?

• 5 1/2

• 5 3/4

• 6

• 4 7/8

What is the sum of 9 2/8 + 3 4/8?

• 11 1/2

• 12 1/4

• 12 3/4

• 13

What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

• To reduce it to its lowest terms.

• To increase the numerator and denominator by the same number.

• To convert it into a decimal.

• To multiply the numerator and denominator by 10.

What is the importance of having like denominators when adding fractions?

• It allows you to easily add the fractions without needing to find a common denominator.

• It makes the fractions more complex to add.

• It requires you to convert the fractions to improper fractions.

• It helps in simplifying the fractions before adding.

What is the process to add 2 5/8 + 1 1/8?

• 3 3/4

• 3 1/2

• 3 5/8

• 4

What is 6/8 simplified?

• 1/2

• 2/3

• 3/4

• 4/5