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- You convert the mixed number to an improper fraction ie. 1 and 2/3 converts to 5/3
- Then find a common denominator ie. 5/3 and 1/2 could have a common denominator of /6
- Next you find out how much you times the denominators by to get the /6 and use that number to times the numerators ie. 3x2=6 so 5x2=10 10/6 and 2x3=6 1x3=3 3/6
- Now add these two together as you would normally ie.3/6+10/6= 13/6
- Finally you convert it back to a mixed number ie. 13/6 converts to 2 and 1/6!
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How do your borrow from a whole number when subtracting fractions?
A mixed number has a whole number and a fraction. A fraction is a number that is less than whole and that has a denominator underneath a numerator. To add or subtract mixed numbers, add or subtract the fractions, then add or subtract the whole numbers. If the fraction portion of a mixed number, such as 2 5/6, is more than the fraction portion of the mixed number you're trying to subtract from, such as 3 1/6, you must borrow from the whole number of the mixed number you're trying to subtract from to make its fraction bigger... Please comment on my answers I do not have a Facebook account...
How do you add and subtract frations with a whole number with a fraction?
Express the mixed fraction as an improper fraction and then proceed as you would with ordinary fractions. If the answer is an improper fraction, then remember to convert to a mixed fraction.
How is adding mixed numbers different from adding fractions?
when you add mixed numbers you have a whole number but adding fraction does not.
What consists of a whole number and a fraction?
A mixed numberThis is called a mixed number or mixed fraction.
How do you write 14.1 in a fraction?
if you want a mixed number, it is 14 and 1/10 if you want an improper fraction, it is 141/10, because to get it from a mixed number to an improper fraction you multipy the whole number by the denominator, the add that number to the numerator. hope i helped!!!!!!!! ~jaimelefrancais<3
