OPERATIONS WITH MIXED NUMBERS

Add or subtract the following mixed numbers using the first method. Be sure your answers are in mixed number format and reduced to lowest terms. 5 and 5/9 - 3 and 1/3

2 and 2/9

Add or subtract the following mixed numbers. First change each mixed number to an equivalent improper fraction. Then find a common denominator, and proceed as before. Leave your answer as an improper fraction. Be sure your answers are reduced to lowest terms. 1/5 + 2 and 1/3

38/15

Add or subtract the following mixed numbers. First change each mixed number to an equivalent improper fraction. Then find a common denominator, and proceed as before. Leave your answer as an improper fraction. Be sure your answers are reduced to lowest terms.

43/9

Add or subtract the following mixed numbers. First change each mixed number to an equivalent improper fraction. Then find a common denominator, and proceed as before. Leave your answer as an improper fraction. Be sure your answers are reduced to lowest terms. 3 and 1/6 - 1 and 1/2

5/3

Mixed numbers and improper fractions are often the result of measurements or calculations.

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Add or subtract the following mixed numbers using the first method. (Add the whole numbers; add the fractions; combine the parts of the sum for the answer.) Be sure your answers are in mixed number format and reduced to lowest terms. 2 and 2/3 + 4 and 1/8

6 and 19/25