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Do you change a mixed number into an improper number while adding and subtracting?
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∙ 12y ago
you do what makes sense given the numbers, if the fractions work out beautifully, you can just leave them as mixed numbers, otherwise it's best to keep them as improper fractions
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∙ 12y ago
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When adding fractions do you change a mixed number to an improper fraction?
It is possible no to. But doing so makes it easier
Why does subtracting a number give the same result as adding its opposite?
adding its opposite?
What are the three rules of adding and subtracting decimals for 5 grade?
line up the decimal point when your adding and subtracting. add annex a zero when you have extra number. sometimes you can use a number line.
What are the rules when adding or subtracting negative numbers?
When subtracting negative numbers change the subtraction sign to a plus and change the second number (which would appear to be positive) to a negative. ex. -14 - 7=?/-14 + -7= -21 When adding negative numbers just add them as they appear. ex. -2 + -5= -7
Explain how to solve a whole-number equation?
by adding, subtracting, dividing, and multiplying.
How do you add two negative mixed numbers and one positive mixed number?
Convert them to improper fractions with common denominators and proceed with the adding and subtracting.
Why subtracting a negative number is equivalent to adding a positive number?
equivalent to subtracting a negative
How is adding on number line different from subtracting on a number line?
When subtracting, the number moves to the left (negative direction). When adding, the number moves to the right (positive direction).
When adding fractions do you change a mixed number to an improper fraction?
It is possible no to. But doing so makes it easier
What is the inverse of adding -5.2 to a number?
subtracting from 5.2
When adding and subtracting decimals will your answer be a mixed number?
Yes
What is a subtracting mixed number?
Subtracting a mixed number is just subtracting fractions but with a whole number by a fraction. To subtract tun the mixed numbers into improper fractions and find the common denominator. Then you subtract the numerators.
Subtracting -3 from a number is the same as adding what number?
the answer is that you should get a LIFE!
Adding and subtracting facts?
when u are subtracting the number it is always going to be lower than the problem.
What is equivalent to adding a negative number?
Subtracting its additive inverse. (In principle, this is valid for adding positive numbers as well.)
How do you explain adding and subtracting negative numbers?
Adding a negative number is equivalent to subtracting a positive number. For example, adding -3 is the same as subtracting 3. Subtracting a negative number is equivalent to adding a positive number. For example, subtracting -3 is the same as adding 3. The rule to remember is that when you have a negative sign in front of a number, it actually changes its sign.
How are addition and subtraction stories alike?
Addition and subtraction can be thought of as the same thing because subtracting a negative number is the same as adding it and adding a negative number is the same as subtracting it.
