1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. Thanks For Watching!

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