Adding Mixed Numbers Quiz

What is the first step in adding mixed numbers like 4 and 2/3 plus 5 and 1/4?

• Convert to improper fractions

• Add the whole numbers

• Find the common denominators

• Add the fractions first

How do you find a common denominator for the fractions 2/3 and 1/4?

• Multiply both fractions by 3

• Multiply the first fraction by 4 and the second by 3

• Add the numerators directly

• Multiply both fractions by 4

What is the result of adding 4 and 2/3 to 5 and 1/4?

• 8 11/12

• 9 11/12

• 10 1/12

• 9 5/12

In the second example, what is the sum of the whole numbers 3 and 4?

• 6

• 7

• 8

• 9

How is the improper fraction 44/35 converted to a mixed number?

• By multiplying 44 by 35

• By adding 35 to 44 and simplifying

• By subtracting 35 from 44 and using the result as the numerator

• By dividing 44 by 35 and using the remainder