Adding and Subtracting Mixed Fractions Name: _________________ Date: ________________ Write down any concepts that confuse you as watch the videos and we will address them together in class.

Background Knowledge Required I know how add proper fractions that have unlike denominators. I know how to convert between mixed fractions and improper fractions. I know how to reduce a fraction.

Key Points Convert your mixed fractions to improper fractions before you begin. Reduce The Fraction Instead + 𝟏 𝟒 𝟗 𝟒 If your answer ends up being an improper fraction, convert it back into a mixed fraction. 2 = Never Reduce The Whole Number x 3 1 3 4 1 3 1 2 3 2 ÷ 4 In a mixed fraction, only reduce the fraction component…NEVER the whole number. 1 2 4 1 6 4 ÷ 4 1

Adding Mixed Fractions + + 𝟏 𝟒 𝟏 𝟑 𝟗 𝟒 𝟒 𝟑 𝟐𝟕 𝟏𝟐 𝟏𝟔 𝟏𝟐 X 3 X 4 2 + 1 = + = + X 3 X 4 x x 3 𝟒𝟑 𝟏𝟐 12 4 3 = Reduce If Needed 3 6 7

Subtracting Mixed Fractions + + 𝟐 𝟓 𝟐 𝟑 𝟏𝟕 𝟓 𝟓 𝟑 𝟓𝟏 𝟏𝟓 𝟐𝟓 𝟏𝟓 X 3 X 5 3 - - - 1 = = X 3 X 5 x x 1 Reduce If Needed 𝟐𝟔 𝟏𝟓 15 2 6 = Reduce If Needed 1 5 1 1

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Practice. Not In The Video 𝟓 𝟔 𝟐 𝟒 - 3 1 𝟓 𝟖 𝟐 𝟑 + 2 3