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How would you add two mixed numbers that contain unlike fractions?
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∙ 13y ago
you would convert the mixed numbers into fractions where the top number is greater than the bottom number, then multiply both the numerator and the denominator by a number that makes the denominators the same.
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∙ 13y ago
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What are unlike mixed numbers?
the fractions have different denominators
What contains a fraction and a whole number?
Mixed numbers contain whole numbers and fractions
Adding mixed numbers with unlike denominators?
First convert the mixed numbers into "top heavy (or "improper) fractions". Now multiply each of the improper fractions by each other - this makes the denominators the same. Now you can add both the fractions together (and cancel down if necessary).
How do you convert mixed fractions into whole numbers?
Mixed fractions can't become whole numbers.
When dividing fractions or mixed numbers?
what is dividing fractions and mixed numebers
What are unlike mixed numbers?
the fractions have different denominators
What contains a fraction and a whole number?
Mixed numbers contain whole numbers and fractions
Adding mixed numbers with unlike denominators?
First convert the mixed numbers into "top heavy (or "improper) fractions". Now multiply each of the improper fractions by each other - this makes the denominators the same. Now you can add both the fractions together (and cancel down if necessary).
How do you convert mixed fractions into whole numbers?
Mixed fractions can't become whole numbers.
When dividing fractions or mixed numbers?
what is dividing fractions and mixed numebers
What do adding and subtracting mixed numbers means?
To combine the fractions or subtract the fractions. Same method with mixed numbers.
How is multiplying mixed numbers different than multiplying fractions?
if you have mixed numbers you make them into improper fractions before you multiply
How do you subtract fractions with mixed numbers?
change the mixed # into a fraction
How is dividing mixed numbers like dividing fractions?
you cant divide mixed numbers
How is adding mixed numbers the same as adding fractions?
Mixed numbers can be converted to improper fractions. Then, it is exactly the same as adding proper ones.
What fractions are equivalent to?
Fractions can be converted to decimals, percentages or mixed numbers.
Do mixed numbers combine fractions and whole numbers?
Yes
