Adding Mixed Numbers
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Objective
I can add mixed numbers with like denominators and express the result in simplest form.
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Key concepts
3 concepts
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A mixed number is a combination of a whole number and a proper fraction.
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When adding mixed numbers, you can add the whole number parts and the fraction parts separately.
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If the fraction parts have different denominators, you’ll need to change them to have a common denominator before you can add them.
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Practice
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Solve: 5 2/7 + 3 4/7. Express your answer in simplest form.
What is the sum of 6 5/8 and 4 7/8, expressed in simplest form?
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“Solve: 5 ⅓ + 2 ⅓. Express your answer as a mixed number in simplest form.”
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