How is adding and subtracting mixed numbers similar to adding and subtracting fractions? How is adding and subtracting mixed numbers different than adding and subtracting fractions?

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Rebecca Lowery

13 March, 21:54

How is adding and subtracting mixed numbers similar to adding and subtracting fractions? How is adding and subtracting mixed numbers different than adding and subtracting fractions?

Give examples to explain your answer.

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Troy Bolton · Answer 1

Step 1: Keep the denominator the same. Step 2: Add or subtract the numerators. Step 3: If the answer is an improper form, reduce the fraction into a mixed number ... Step 1: Find the Lowest Common Multiple (LCM) between the denominators.

7/4 5/6

7+5=

7/5

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How is adding and subtracting mixed numbers similar to adding and subtracting fractions? How is adding and subtracting mixed numbers different than adding and subtracting fractions?Give examples to explain your answer.

How is adding and subtracting mixed numbers similar to adding and subtracting fractions? How is adding and subtracting mixed numbers different than adding and subtracting fractions?

Give examples to explain your answer.