Operations with Mixed Numbers

Common Denominators To add or subtract mixed numbers, you must find COMMON DENOMINATORS.

Adding Example #1 

Adding Example #2 

Subtracting Mixed Numbers  Sometimes we may need to rename a mixed number by BORROWING in order to solve a problem.

Subtracting Example #1 

Subtracting Example #4 

Multiplying & Dividing Mixed Numbers  Mixed numbers MUST be changed to IMPROPER FRACTIONS before carrying out the operation.  Steps to do this: a)Multiply the whole number by the DENOMINATOR. b)ADD that number to the numerator. c)Place that number over the ORIGINAL denominator. d)Solve using the rules from “operations with fractions” notes.

Changing a Mixed Fraction into Improper!! 1.Take the whole number and multiply it by the denominator. 2.Add that number to the numerator. 3.Put that number over the same denominator. 4.Trouble remembering the steps? Draw a checkmark! x + =

Changing a Mixed Fraction into Improper!! 1.Take the whole number and multiply it by the denominator. 2.Add that number to the numerator. 3.Put that number over the same denominator. 4.Trouble remembering the steps? Draw a checkmark! x + =

White Board Practice!!

Practice Problems Expectations:  Copy down the problem.  Use your notes to help you decide what process to use.  Show your work.  Circle your answer. 

Practice Problems Expectations:  Copy down the problem.  Use your notes to help you decide what process to use.  Show your work.  Circle your answer. 

Practice Problems Expectations:  Copy down the problem.  Use your notes to help you decide what process to use.  Show your work.  Circle your answer. 

Practice Problems Expectations:  Copy down the problem.  Use your notes to help you decide what process to use.  Show your work.  Circle your answer. 

Practice Problems Expectations:  Copy down the problem.  Use your notes to help you decide what process to use.  Show your work.  Circle your answer. 

Practice Problems Expectations:  Copy down the problem.  Use your notes to help you decide what process to use.  Show your work.  Circle your answer. 

Practice Problems Expectations:  Copy down the problem.  Use your notes to help you decide what process to use.  Show your work.  Circle your answer. 

Practice Problems Expectations:  Copy down the problem.  Use your notes to help you decide what process to use.  Show your work.  Circle your answer. 

Practice Problems Expectations:  Copy down the problem.  Use your notes to help you decide what process to use.  Show your work.  Circle your answer. 

Practice Problems Expectations:  Copy down the problem.  Use your notes to help you decide what process to use.  Show your work.  Circle your answer. 

Practice Problems Expectations:  Copy down the problem.  Use your notes to help you decide what process to use.  Show your work.  Circle your answer. 

Practice Problems Expectations:  Copy down the problem.  Use your notes to help you decide what process to use.  Show your work.  Circle your answer. 