5.6 - Adding with Mixed Numbers

Focus: Use models and symbols to add mixed numbers.

Mixed Number: a number consisting of both a whole number and a fraction.

Steps to Solve Using Symbols:

1.) Change Mixed number to improper fraction.
2.) Find the Lowest Common Denominator
3.) Change the fractions to new fractions with the same denominator.
4.) Add the numerators together to get the numerator in your answer.
5.) The denominator does not change!
6.) Change your answer from an improper fraction to a mixed number. Make sure the fraction is in its' lowest terms!

Practice:
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