Learn how to add two mixed numbers with unlike denominators

Learn how to add two mixed numbers with unlike denominators

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Mathematics, Science

11th Grade - University

Hard

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The video tutorial explains how to add mixed numbers by converting them into improper fractions. It outlines a step-by-step process for this conversion, emphasizing the importance of finding a common denominator to perform addition. The tutorial also covers how to simplify the resulting fraction and convert it back into a mixed number if needed. Key concepts include understanding equivalent fractions and the process of finding the least common denominator.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in converting a mixed number to an improper fraction?

Subtract the numerator from the whole number

Multiply the denominator by the whole number

Divide the whole number by the denominator

Add the numerator to the denominator

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it important to multiply both the numerator and the denominator by the same number when finding a common denominator?

To create equivalent fractions

To change the value of the fraction

To make the fraction improper

To simplify the fraction

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the least common denominator of 4 and 3?

15

12

9

6

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do you determine the whole number when converting an improper fraction back to a mixed number?

Divide the numerator by the denominator

Subtract the denominator from the numerator

Multiply the numerator by the denominator

Add the numerator and the denominator

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the remainder when 95 is divided by 12?

11

5

9

7