Find the value of each expression September 9, 2015 Warm-Up:Warm-Up:

Homework Worksheet 1.5

Objective Write down the objective in your math journal in your own words. SWBAT perform simple calculations with mixed numbers

Operations with Mixed Numbers 1. Write each mixed number as an improper fraction. 2. Follow the procedures for adding, subtracting, multiplying or dividing fractions. 3. Write the answer in simplest form. Convert the answer to a mixed number if needed.

Four friends participate in the rodeo and purchased rope to use in different events. Page Work together as a group to complete steps 1-4

Four friends participate in the rodeo and purchased rope to use in different events. a. Write each mixed number as an improper fraction. b. Determine which operation (add, subtract, multiply or divide) should be used. c. Follow the rules for that operation. Do you need a common denominator? Do you need the reciprocal? Look at Lesson 3 and Lesson 4 if you need help remembering the procedures. d. Simplify your answer and convert it to a mixed number, if needed.

a. Write each mixed number as an improper fraction. b. Determine which operation (add, subtract, multiply or divide) should be used. c. Follow the rules for that operation. d. Simplify your answer and convert it to a mixed number, if needed.

a. Write each mixed number as an improper fraction. b. Determine which operation (add, subtract, multiply or divide) should be used. c. Follow the rules for that operation. d. Simplify your answer and convert it to a mixed number, if needed.

Step 5 In your own words, explain how to add, subtract, multiply and divide with mixed numbers.

Good to Know! When finding the reciprocal of a whole number, write the whole number as a fraction over 1 and then “flip” the fraction. Reciproca l

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