Adding and Subtracting Mixed Numbers Challenge

This video tutorial covers the addition and subtraction of fractions, including mixed numbers. It begins with a review of basic fraction operations, followed by example problems to illustrate the concepts. The tutorial applies these skills to a real-world problem involving a trail mix recipe. It also includes a height comparison example to demonstrate adding mixed numbers. The video emphasizes the importance of finding common denominators and simplifying fractions. Different methods for subtracting fractions are explored, including the use of improper fractions and borrowing.

What is the result of adding 3/8 and 4/8?

• 1/2

• 3/4

• 7/8

• 1/4

What is the common denominator for 2/3 and 1/12?

• 12

• 3

• 6

• 9

How do you convert 48 and 3/8 to an improper fraction?

• 384/8

• 51/8

• 387/8

• 48/8

What is the sum of 51 and 5/8 plus 3 and 1/8?

• 54 and 3/8

• 54 and 6/8

• 54 and 7/8

• 54 and 1/8

What is the result of adding 3 and 2/5 plus 4 and 1/5?

• 7 and 3/5

• 7 and 1/5

• 7 and 4/5

• 7 and 2/5

What is the common denominator for 5/8 and 3/6?

• 12

• 24

• 48

• 18

What is the result of subtracting 4 and 2/3 minus 2 and 1/3?

• 2 and 2/3

• 2 and 1/3

• 2 and 1/2

• 2 and 1/4

What is the result of subtracting 12 and 8/9 minus 8 and 6/9?

• 4 and 4/9

• 4 and 3/9

• 4 and 1/9

• 4 and 2/9

What is the result of subtracting 17 and 1/8 minus 12 and 3/8?

• 4 and 3/4

• 4 and 2/4

• 4 and 1/2

• 4 and 1/4

What is the result of subtracting 3 and 2/3 minus 2 and 3/4?

• 1 and 1/12

• 1 and 4/12

• 1 and 2/12

• 1 and 3/12