Adding Mixed Numbers

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Adding Mixed Numbers
Add as Whole and Fractions
Add as Improper Fractions
Step 1 Make both mixed numbers improper
fractions.
3 ¼ 4 1/5
3 ¼ 4 1/5
Step 1 Find a common denominator of both
fractions.
Step 2 Find a common denominator of both
fractions.
Step 2 Add the fractions.
Step 3 If the fraction is improper, make it a
mixed number. Add the whole numbers together.
Step 3 Add. Simplify answer back to mixed
number.
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Subtracting Mixed Numbers
Subtract as Whole and Fractions
Subtract as Improper Fractions
Step 1 Make both mixed numbers improper
fractions.
6 ½ - 4 1/5
6 ½ - 4 1/5
Step 1 Find a common denominator of both
fractions.
Step 2 Find a common denominator of both
fractions.
Step 2 Subtract the fractions.
Step 3 Subtract the whole numbers.
Step 3 Subtract. Simplify answer back to mixed
number.
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