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Adding and Subtracting Mixed Numbers by Conversion to Improper Fractions

Adding and Subtracting Mixed Numbers by Conversion to Improper Fractions

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics, Science

4th - 6th Grade

Practice Problem

Medium

Created by

Wayground Content

Used 26+ times

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This video tutorial explains how to add and subtract mixed numbers by converting them into improper fractions. It demonstrates the process using examples, showing how to handle mixed numbers with equal denominators. The tutorial covers both addition and subtraction, emphasizing the importance of converting mixed numbers to improper fractions to simplify calculations.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in adding mixed numbers like 4 1/2 and 3 1/2?

Convert them into improper fractions

Multiply the fractions

Add the whole numbers first

Subtract the fractions

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

After converting 4 1/2 into an improper fraction, what is the result?

9/2

7/2

10/2

8/2

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the improper fraction equivalent of 3 1/2?

6/2

5/2

8/2

7/2

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When subtracting 2 1/3 from 5 2/3, what is the improper fraction for 2 1/3?

5/3

8/3

7/3

6/3

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the result of subtracting 7/3 from 17/3?

8/3

9/3

10/3

11/3

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