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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. Background Knowledge Required. I know how add proper fractions that have unlike denominators.
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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.
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.
Key Points + • Convert your mixed fractions to improper fractions before you begin. x 2 • If your answer ends up being an improper fraction, convert it back into a mixed fraction. = Reduce The Fraction Instead Never Reduce The Whole Number 3 3 4 1 3 1 2 1 3 ÷ 4 2 • In a mixed fraction, only reduce the fraction component…NEVER the whole number. 1 2 4 1 6 4 ÷ 4 1
Adding Mixed Fractions + + X 3 X 4 2 1 + + = = + X 4 X 3 x x 3 12 4 3 = 3 6 7 Reduce If Needed
Subtracting Mixed Fractions + + X 3 X 5 - - - 3 1 = = X 5 X 3 x x 1 15 2 6 = 1 5 1 1 Reduce If Needed Reduce If Needed
Practice. Not In The Video - 1 3 + 3 2