Adding and Subtracting Mixed Numbers Made Easy

The video tutorial covers the addition and subtraction of mixed numbers without regrouping. It begins with simple addition of mixed numbers, focusing on adding fractions and whole numbers separately, and simplifying fractions when necessary. The tutorial then progresses to more complex examples, including carrying over whole numbers. It also explains how to convert improper fractions to mixed numbers. Finally, the video demonstrates subtraction of mixed numbers without regrouping, emphasizing the simplification of fractions.

What is the first step in adding mixed numbers?

• Convert to improper fractions

• Add the fractions first

• Subtract the fractions

• Add the whole numbers first

What is the sum of 7 and 3/10 plus 2 and 1/10?

• 10 and 1/5

• 9 and 2/5

• 9 and 4/10

• 9 and 1/2

How do you simplify 4/10?

• Divide by 2

• Multiply by 2

• Subtract 2

• Add 2

What is the sum of 3 and 1/16 plus 2 and 5/6?

• 5 and 1/16

• 6 and 1/16

• 5 and 11/16

• 6 and 11/16

What do you do when the fraction part of the sum is equal to one whole?

• Leave it as it is

• Convert it to an improper fraction

• Add it to the whole number

• Subtract it from the whole number

What is the sum of 5 and 4/5 plus 2 and 2/5?

• 7 and 2/5

• 8 and 2/5

• 8 and 1/5

• 7 and 6/5

How do you convert an improper fraction to a mixed number?

• Divide the numerator by the denominator

• Multiply the numerator by the denominator

• Add the numerator and the denominator

• Subtract the numerator from the denominator

What is the result of 7 and 7/8 minus 4 and 1/8?

• 3 and 3/4

• 3 and 1/4

• 3 and 6/8

• 3 and 1/8

What is the first step in subtracting mixed numbers?

• Subtract the whole numbers first

• Add the fractions

• Subtract the fractions first

• Convert to improper fractions

How do you simplify 6/8?

• Divide by 2

• Multiply by 2

• Add 2

• Subtract 2