Mixed Numbers Math Example 4
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Example 4
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Solution
- 1 LCD of and : . Convert: and .
- 2 Add whole numbers: . Add fractions: .
- 3 Convert the improper fraction: .
- 4 Combine: .
Answer
When the fraction parts of two mixed numbers add to an improper fraction, convert it to a mixed number and carry the whole-number part into the total whole-number sum.
About Mixed Numbers
A mixed number combines a whole number and a proper fraction, such as , representing the sum of the whole part and fractional part: .
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