How do you add dissimilar fractions with mixed number?

Answer 1

You can add the whole part of the numbers separately - no need to convert those. Then add the fractional parts in the usual way, i.e., find a common denominator, convert the fractions to this denominator, and add the numerators. Here is an example:

5 1/2 + 3 2/3

Add the whole part and the fractional part separately:

8 + (1/2 + 2/3)

Convert to a common denominator:

8 + (3/6 + 4/6)

Add the fractional part:

8 7/6

Since in this case 7/6 is greater than 1, you need to subtract one, and add one to the whole part:

7 1/6