Adding mixed numbers with a carry into the whole part
Add the whole parts and add the fractional parts using a common denominator.
- Add the whole parts and add the fractional parts using a common denominator.
- If the fractional sum is at least 1, exchange each complete denominator group for a whole.
- Add that extra whole to the whole-number total and simplify the remaining fraction.
Example 1
Calculate. Give a simplified mixed number.
Example 2
Calculate. Give a simplified mixed number.
Remember
Use the worked steps to check your method, not just the final answer.
Your turn
Question 1 Add the whole parts and the fractional parts. Exchange one whole denominator group for 1.
Calculate. Give a simplified mixed number.
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Question 2 Add the whole parts and the fractional parts. Exchange one whole denominator group for 1.
Calculate. Give a simplified mixed number.
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Question 3 Add the whole parts and the fractional parts. Exchange one whole denominator group for 1.
Calculate. Give a simplified mixed number.
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Question 4 Add the whole parts and the fractional parts. Exchange one whole denominator group for 1.
Calculate. Give a simplified mixed number.
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Question 5 Add the whole parts and the fractional parts. Exchange one whole denominator group for 1.
Calculate. Give a simplified mixed number.
Check answer
Calculate. Give a simplified mixed number.
Calculate. Give a simplified mixed number.
Calculate. Give a simplified mixed number.
Calculate. Give a simplified mixed number.
Calculate. Give a simplified mixed number.