Adding and Subtracting Mixed Numbers Challenge

What is the first step in adding mixed numbers?

• Convert to improper fractions

• Add the whole numbers

• Subtract the fractions

• Multiply the denominators

What is the sum of the whole numbers in the problem 3 and 1/6 plus 5 and 3/5?

• 9

• 8

• 7

• 10

In the cross multiplication method, what is the product of 1 and 5?

• 18

• 30

• 6

• 5

What is the new numerator when adding 1/6 and 3/5 using cross multiplication?

• 30

• 5

• 23

• 18

What is the result of 3 and 1/6 plus 5 and 3/5?

• 8 and 5/30

• 8 and 30/30

• 8 and 23/30

• 8 and 18/30

What is the first step in subtracting mixed numbers?

• Multiply the denominators

• Subtract the fractions

• Convert to improper fractions

• Add the whole numbers

How do you convert 6 and 2/3 to an improper fraction?

• 6 plus 2 times 3

• 6 times 3 plus 2

• 6 times 2 plus 3

• 6 plus 3 times 2

What is the improper fraction form of 6 and 2/3?

• 18/3

• 20/2

• 20/3

• 18/2

What is the result of 40 minus 27 in the subtraction problem?

• 16

• 13

• 14

• 15

What is the mixed number form of 13/6?

• 1 and 2/6

• 1 and 1/6

• 2 and 2/6

• 2 and 1/6