Adding and Subtracting Mixed Numbers Mastery

This video tutorial covers the addition and subtraction of mixed numbers, focusing on the importance of handling fractions first and the need for regrouping or renaming when necessary. It provides step-by-step examples of both operations, including how to deal with fractions greater than one and borrowing from whole numbers. The lesson concludes with practical word problems to apply the concepts learned.

What is the first step when adding or subtracting mixed numbers?

• Convert fractions to decimals

• Multiply the fractions

• Add or subtract the fractions

• Add or subtract the whole numbers

Why is it important to handle fractions first when adding or subtracting mixed numbers?

• Because whole numbers are always larger

• Because fractions are easier to handle

• Because fractions are more important

• Because regrouping or renaming might be necessary

In the example of subtracting 5 - 2 1/3, what fraction is created by borrowing from the whole number?

• 4/3

• 3/3

• 2/3

• 1/3

When adding mixed numbers, what should you do if the fraction part is greater than one?

• Subtract the fraction from the whole number

• Pull out the whole number and rewrite the fraction

• Convert it to a decimal

• Leave it as it is

What is the result of adding 4 and 8/6?

• 6 and 1/6

• 5 and 2/6

• 4 and 8/6

• 5 and 1/6

In the problem 6 - 2 2/4, what is the equivalent fraction created by borrowing from the whole number?

• 5/4

• 4/4

• 3/4

• 2/4

What is the final answer for 7 - 3 1/3 after borrowing?

• 4 and 1/3

• 4 and 2/3

• 3 and 1/3

• 3 and 2/3

How much is the round-trip distance if one way is 7 and 6/10 miles?

• 15 miles

• 14 miles

• 15 and 2/10 miles

• 14 and 6/10 miles

How much total juice did Renee use if she used 2 2/6 cups of pineapple juice and 1 4/6 cups of orange juice?

• 6 cups

• 5 cups

• 4 cups

• 3 cups

What should you do if a whole number does not have a fraction next to it when subtracting mixed numbers?

• Subtract the whole number directly

• Ignore the fraction

• Add a fraction by borrowing from the whole number

• Convert the whole number to a fraction