Adding Mixed Numbers

Adding Mixed Numbers

Grade 9th Grade · Math · 30 min

What's Included

Learning Objective

I can add mixed numbers with like denominators and express the result in simplest form.

Warm-Up Video

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Math Antics - Adding Mixed Numbers

Guided Notes

3 key concepts

  • 1

    A mixed number is a combination of a whole number and a proper fraction.

  • 2

    When adding mixed numbers, you can add the whole number parts and the fraction parts separately.

  • 3

    If the fraction parts have different denominators, you’ll need to change them to have a common denominator before you can add them.

Practice Questions

3 questions · Short answer

Exit Ticket

Quick comprehension check

Solve: 5 ⅓ + 2 ⅓. Express your answer as a mixed number in simplest form.

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