Adding Mixed Numbers and Fractions

This video tutorial introduces the concept of mixed numbers, which consist of a whole number and a fraction. It explains how to add mixed numbers using different methods, including rearranging terms and vertical addition. The tutorial provides examples to illustrate these methods, helping viewers become comfortable with adding mixed numbers.

What is a mixed number?

• A number with only whole numbers

• A number with decimals

• A number with both whole numbers and fractions

• A number with only fractions

How can 3 and 2/8 be expressed for addition?

• As 3 minus 2/8

• As 3 plus 2/8

• As 3 times 2/8

• As 3 divided by 2/8

What is the first step in adding mixed numbers?

• Add the whole numbers

• Multiply the whole numbers

• Subtract the fractions

• Divide the fractions

What is the result of adding 3 and 5?

• 7

• 10

• 9

• 8

How do you add fractions like 2/8 and 3/8?

• By subtracting the numerators

• By adding the numerators

• By dividing the numerators

• By multiplying the denominators

What is the sum of 2/8 and 3/8?

• 5/8

• 7/8

• 4/8

• 6/8

What is the final result of adding 3 and 2/8 to 5 and 3/8?

• 7 and 5/8

• 8 and 5/8

• 9 and 5/8

• 10 and 5/8

In the vertical addition method, where do you write the whole numbers?

• Above the fractions

• Below the fractions

• Next to the fractions

• In a separate column

What is the first step in the vertical addition method?

• Subtract the fractions

• Multiply the whole numbers

• Add the whole numbers

• Add the fractions

What is the final result using the vertical addition method?

• 7 and 5/8

• 8 and 5/8

• 10 and 5/8

• 9 and 5/8