Introduction to Adding and Subtracting Mixed Numbers

A close-up of a presser foot and needle on a sewing machine with fabric underneath it

We usually measure fabric in fractions of a yard.

Thanksgiving is coming up, and Kelly is planning to sew a tablecloth for the occasion. She happened to find the perfect piece of fabric at an estate sale. It's 3 1/4 yards long, but to make the tablecloth, she only needs 2 1/2 yards of fabric. How much fabric will she have left over? To figure this out, she'll need to subtract mixed numbers. In this section, you'll learn how to add and subtract mixed numbers with both common and different denominators.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this section, you will be able to:

Model addition of mixed numbers with a common denominator
Add mixed numbers with a common denominator
Model subtraction of mixed numbers
Subtract mixed numbers with a common denominator
Add and subtract mixed numbers with different denominators

readiness quiz

Before you get started, take this readiness quiz. 1) Draw figure to model [latex]\frac{7}{6}[/latex].

Answer:

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Examples: Convert an Improper Fraction to a Mixed Number.. Authored by: James Sousa (Mathispower4u.com). License: CC BY: Attribution.
Examples: Converting a Mixed Number to an Improper Fraction. Authored by: James Sousa (Mathispower4u.com) . License: CC BY: Attribution.

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