Adding and Subtracting Mixed Numbers Strategies

This video tutorial covers strategies for adding and subtracting mixed numbers. It explains how to convert mixed numbers into improper fractions and perform operations using whole numbers and fractions separately. The tutorial includes examples with visual aids and word problems to reinforce understanding.

What is a mixed number?

• A number with a decimal point

• A number with only a whole number part

• A number with only a fraction part

• A number with both a whole number and a fraction part

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Which of the following is a mixed number?

• 4.5

• 4 and 1/2

• 1/2

• 4

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3C

What is the first step in adding mixed numbers?

• Add the fractions

• Subtract the fractions

• Add the whole numbers

• Convert to improper fractions

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What is 1 and 1/2 plus 4 and 1/2?

• 4

• 7

• 6

• 5

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What is the first step in subtracting mixed numbers?

• Subtract the whole numbers

• Add the fractions

• Convert to improper fractions

• Subtract the fractions

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

What is 3 and 3/4 minus 2 and 1/4?

• 1 and 2/4

• 1 and 3/4

• 1 and 1/4

• 1 and 1/2

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

How much water did the cyclist drink in total if she drank 1 and 7/10 liters during the race and 9/10 liters after?

• 1 and 6/10 liters

• 3 liters

• 2 and 6/10 liters

• 2 and 7/10 liters

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What is 1 and 7/10 as an improper fraction?

• 17/10

• 10/7

• 7/10

• 17/7

How much candy is left if 3 bags were bought and 2 and 1/2 were given away?

• 1 and 1/2 bags

• 1 bag

• 1/2 bag

• 2 bags

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What is 3 as an improper fraction with halves?

• 4/2

• 5/2

• 6/2

• 3/2

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