How do you add mixed numbers with like denominators?

Answer 1

Oh, dude, adding mixed numbers with like denominators is a piece of cake! Just add the whole numbers together, then add the fractions together. It's like putting together a puzzle, but with numbers. So, if you have 2 and 1/4 plus 3 and 1/4, you just add 2 plus 3 to get 5, and 1/4 plus 1/4 is 2/4, which simplifies to 1/2. Boom, you got 5 and 1/2! Easy peasy.

Answer 2

To add mixed numbers with like denominators, first add the whole numbers, then add the fractions. For example:

2 2/3 + 4 1/3 = ??

First add the whole numbers.

2 2/3 + 4 1/3 = 6?

Then add the fractions.

2 2/3 + 4 1/3 = 6 3/3

Simplify. 3/3 is one.

2 2/3 + 4 1/3 = 6 + 1 = 7.