Adding and Subtracting Mixed Numbers

4.NF.3 Understand a fraction a /b with a > 1 as a sum of fractions 1 /b Add and subtract mixed numbers with like denominators, e.g., by replacing each mixed number with an equivalent fraction, and/or by using properties of operations and the relationship between addition and subtraction. d. Solve word problems involving addition and subtraction of fractions referring to the same whole and having like denominators, e.g., by using visual fraction models and equations to represent the problem.

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+/- of Mixed Numbers (reducing

Mrs. Mager explains how to solve an addition or subtraction of a mixed number with reducing the final answer into simplest form.

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- Mixed Numbers (borrowing from the whole number)

Mrs. Mager explains how to subtract a mixed number when you need to borrow from the whole number.

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+/- of Mixed Numbers (no reducing)

Mrs. Mager explains how to add and subtract mixed numbers.

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