1. Adding and Subtracting Mixed Numbers Can Involves Many Steps We will use LAPS to help us. L – Look A – Alter P – Perform S – Simplify

2. LAPS Look – Carefully analyze the problem. Alter – Make any changes necessary to begin solving the problem. Perform – Perform the operation. Simplify – Find and “pull out” the GCF of the numerator and denominator.

35. Check with Fraction Bars

41. Examples 3 1/3 +8 1/3 2 3/8 + 4 1/8 5 1/5 + 3 2/5 7 1/4 + 6 1/2 6 2/3 + 9 1/6

42. Apply Skills Page 94

55. Problem-Solving Activity Page 95

56. Homework Page 184 All Activities All Problems