Adding and Converting Rational Numbers

The video tutorial explains how to add and subtract rational numbers, focusing on mixed numbers and improper fractions. It covers converting mixed numbers to improper fractions, finding common denominators, and adding fractions with negative values. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of careful calculation and simplification to achieve correct results.

What is the first step in adding rational numbers?

• Simplify the fractions

• Add the whole numbers

• Find a common denominator

• Convert to decimals

When adding 5 and 1/6 to 3, what is the result?

• 8 and 1/6

• 9 and 1/6

• 8 and 2/6

• 7 and 1/6

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

• Subtract the numerator from the whole number

• Divide the numerator by the denominator

• Multiply the whole number by the denominator and add the numerator

• Add the numerator to the denominator

What is the common denominator for 5 and 7?

• 42

• 12

• 35

• 30

What is the result of adding -10 and -2?

• -8

• -12

• 12

• 8