Adding Mixed Numbers: A Step-by-Step Guide

The video tutorial explains how to add mixed numbers by first adding the fractions and then the whole numbers. It provides examples, including handling improper fractions by converting them to mixed numbers before adding. The tutorial concludes by encouraging viewers to practice and share their answers.

What is the first step when adding mixed numbers?

• Subtract the fractions

• Multiply the fractions

• Add the whole numbers first

• Add the fractions first

In the example with fractions 3/5 and 1/5, what is the sum of the fractions?

• 4/5

• 1/5

• 2/5

• 3/5

What is the result of adding the whole numbers 2 and 4 in the second example?

• 5

• 6

• 7

• 8

How do you convert five quarters into a mixed number?

• 2 and 2/4

• 2 and 1/4

• 1 and 2/4

• 1 and 1/4

What is the final result of adding 2 3/4 and 5 2/4?

• 9 and 1/4

• 8 and 1/4

• 8 and 2/4

• 7 and 1/4