Adding and Subtracting Mixed Numbers in Word Problems

The video tutorial covers strategies for solving word problems involving the addition and subtraction of mixed numbers. It includes two example problems: one focusing on adding mixed numbers and the other on subtracting them. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of identifying the type of problem, extracting key information, and using common denominators for fractions. The session concludes with a review and preparation for a quiz.

What is the first step in solving a word problem involving mixed numbers?

• Ignore the fractions

• Divide the numbers

• Pull out the important information

• Multiply the numbers

In the problem where Mr. Mill rode his bike, what are the two distances he rode?

• 3 and 1/2 miles and 2 and 1/4 miles

• 2 and 1/4 miles and 1 and 5/8 miles

• 1 and 5/8 miles and 2 and 3/4 miles

• 2 and 1/4 miles and 3 and 1/2 miles

What is the common denominator used to add 2 and 1/4 and 1 and 5/8?

• 4

• 8

• 12

• 16

What is the sum of 2 and 1/4 and 1 and 5/8?

• 4

• 3 and 7/8

• 3 and 3/4

• 3 and 1/2

What is the first step in solving a subtraction problem involving mixed numbers?

• Find a common denominator

• Add the whole numbers

• Multiply the fractions

• Divide the fractions

In the problem where Mr. Roberts rode his bike, what are the two distances involved?

• 17 and 3/4 miles and 3 and 1/2 miles

• 17 and 3/4 miles and 3 and 2/3 miles

• 17 and 1/2 miles and 3 and 1/4 miles

• 16 and 1/2 miles and 3 and 2/3 miles

What is the common denominator used to subtract 3 and 2/3 from 17 and 3/4?

• 12

• 10

• 8

• 6

What is the result of subtracting 3 and 2/3 from 17 and 3/4?

• 14 and 1/4

• 15 and 1/3

• 13 and 1/4

• 14 and 1/12

What should you do after identifying the important information in a word problem?

• Underline the question

• Multiply the numbers

• Divide the numbers

• Ignore the fractions

What is the final step in solving a mixed number problem?

• Add the fractions

• Check your work

• Multiply the fractions

• Subtract the whole numbers