AI generatedNumberKS3 / GCSE

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.

Add the whole parts and the fractional parts.Exchange one whole denominator group for 1.

Example 2

Calculate. Give a simplified mixed number.

Add the whole parts and the fractional parts.Exchange one whole denominator group for 1.

Remember
Use the worked steps to check your method, not just the final answer.

Your turn

Question 1

Calculate. Give a simplified mixed number.

Check answer
Add the whole parts and the fractional parts.Exchange one whole denominator group for 1.
Question 2

Calculate. Give a simplified mixed number.

Check answer
Add the whole parts and the fractional parts.Exchange one whole denominator group for 1.
Question 3

Calculate. Give a simplified mixed number.

Check answer
Add the whole parts and the fractional parts.Exchange one whole denominator group for 1.
Question 4

Calculate. Give a simplified mixed number.

Check answer
Add the whole parts and the fractional parts.Exchange one whole denominator group for 1.
Question 5

Calculate. Give a simplified mixed number.

Check answer
Add the whole parts and the fractional parts.Exchange one whole denominator group for 1.
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