Adding and Subtracting Mixed Numbers and Improper Fractions

This video tutorial for fourth graders covers the addition and subtraction of mixed numbers and improper fractions. It begins with a vocabulary review, explaining terms like fractions, improper fractions, mixed numbers, sum, and difference. The teacher then demonstrates how to solve a subtraction problem involving mixed numbers by converting them into improper fractions. Students are encouraged to practice similar problems on their own, with guidance provided for each step. The video concludes with a motivational message, encouraging students to keep practicing and improving their skills.

What does a fraction represent?

• None of the above

• A part of a group

• A complete unit

• A part of a whole

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

What is an improper fraction?

• Denominator is greater than numerator

• Numerator is equal to denominator

• Numerator is greater than denominator

• None of these

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

What is a mixed number?

• A whole number only

• A fraction only

• A whole number and a fraction

• An improper fraction

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3C

What is the sum in the context of addition?

• The product

• The total count

• The difference

• The result of addition

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CCSS.5.OA.A.1

CCSS.5.OA.A.2

What is the difference in the context of subtraction?

• The division result

• The total amount

• The result of subtraction

• The result of addition

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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

• Combine the whole number and fraction parts

• None of the above

• Subtract the fraction from the whole number

• Multiply the whole number by the fraction

What do you need to subtract four-fifths from two?

• Convert two to 10/5

• Convert two to 20/5

• Convert two to 10/10

• Convert two to 2/5

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

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

• 2 and 2/5

• 2 and 1/5

• 2 and 3/5

• 2

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

What is the sum of 7/8 and 5/8?

• 12/8

• 13/8

• 11/8

• 14/8

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

What is the result of subtracting 5/6 from 1 and 4/6?

• 1/6

• 2/6

• 3/6

• 1

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D