Chapter 4 Section 6 Adding and Subtracting Mixed Fractions Page 301
Way 1 Change the mixed fraction to improper fractions, make equivalent fractions with common denominator then do the operation. Change to a mixed fraction.
Example – improper fractions Simplify:
Way 2 – Mixed fractions Add / subtract the whole number parts and add / subtract the fractional parts.
Finish
Show vertical format Simplify:
Try Discuss the process with your neighbor.
Try Simplify: 1) 2)
Summary Work with the mixed fractions Work with the improper fractions