Name: Adding and Subtracting Mixed Fractions
Uploaded: 2025-11-17
Duration: 2 min 4 s
Description: Adding and Subtracting Mixed Fractions. Welcome to learning about mixed fractions! A mixed fraction (or mixed number) is a whole number combined with a fraction, like $$2\frac$$. In this lesson, you\'ll learn how to add and subtract mixed fractions step by step. By the end, you\'ll be able to solve problems like $$3\frac + 2\frac$$ and $$5\frac - 1\frac$$. Let\'s get started!.

Adding and Subtracting Mixed Fractions. Welcome to learning about mixed fractions! A mixed fraction (or mixed number) is a whole number combined with a fraction, like $$2\frac$$. In this lesson, you\'ll learn how to add and subtract mixed fractions step by step. By the end, you\'ll be able to solve problems like $$3\frac + 2\frac$$ and $$5\frac - 1\frac$$. Let\'s get started!. 

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Welcome to learning about mixed fractions! A mixed fraction (or mixed number) is a whole number combined with a fraction, like $$2\frac$$. In this lesson, you\'ll learn how to add and subtract mixed fractions step by step. By the end, you\'ll be able to solve problems like $$3\frac + 2\frac$$ and $$5\frac - 1\frac$$. Let\'s get started!

Adding and Subtracting Mixed Fractions. Welcome to learning about mixed fractions! A mixed fraction (or mixed number) is a whole number combined with a fraction, like 2\frac. In this lesson, you\'ll learn how to add and subtract mixed fractions step by step. By the end, you\'ll be able to solve problems like 3\frac + 2\frac and 5\frac - 1\frac. Let\'s get started!. 

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Welcome to learning about mixed fractions! A mixed fraction (or mixed number) is a whole number combined with a fraction, like 2\frac. In this lesson, you\'ll learn how to add and subtract mixed fractions step by step. By the end, you\'ll be able to solve problems like 3\frac + 2\frac and 5\frac - 1\frac. Let\'s get started!

What is a Mixed Fraction?. A mixed fraction has two parts: Whole number part: The number on the left (like the 3 in 3\frac) Fraction part: The number and denominator on the right (like the \frac in 3\frac) 3\frac means 3 whole things plus \frac of another thing. You can also think of 3\frac as 3 + \frac Example: 2\frac means 2 whole pizzas plus \frac of another pizza!. 

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A mixed fraction has two parts: Whole number part: The number on the left (like the 3 in 3\frac) Fraction part: The number and denominator on the right (like the \frac in 3\frac) 3\frac means 3 whole things plus \frac of another thing.
 You can also think of 3\frac as 3 + \frac
 Example: 2\frac means 2 whole pizzas plus \frac of another pizza!

Adding Mixed Fractions with the Same Denominator. 

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Adding Mixed Fractions with the Same Denominator

When the denominators (bottom numbers) are the same, follow these steps: Add the whole numbers together. Add the fractions together. If your fraction is improper (top number  bottom number), convert it to a mixed number and add it to your whole number answer. Example: 2\frac + 1\frac Step 1: Add whole numbers: 2 + 1 = 3 Step 2: Add fractions: \frac + \frac = \frac Step 3: Combine: 3\frac Try this: 1\frac + 2\frac = ?

Subtracting Mixed Fractions with the Same Denominator. 

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Subtracting Mixed Fractions with the Same Denominator

When subtracting mixed fractions with the same denominators, follow these steps: Subtract the whole numbers. Subtract the fractions. Combine your answers. Example: 4\frac - 1\frac Step 1: Subtract whole numbers: 4 - 1 = 3 Step 2: Subtract fractions: \frac - \frac = \frac Step 3: Combine: 3\frac Special Case - When You Can\'t Subtract the Fractions:
 Sometimes the fraction you\'re subtracting from is smaller. Example: 3\frac - 1\frac
 Borrow 1 from the whole number and rewrite it as a fraction: 3\frac = 2\frac
 Now subtract: 2\frac - 1\frac = 1\frac = 1\frac
 Try this: 5\frac - 2\frac = ?

Practice Problems. Now it\'s your turn! Solve these problems step by step: Problem 1: 3\frac + 1\frac = ? Problem 2: 6\frac - 2\frac = ? Problem 3: 2\frac + 3\frac = ? Problem 4: 7\frac - 3\frac = ? Challenge Problem: 4\frac - 2\frac = ? (Hint: You might need to borrow!) Remember: Take your time, line up your whole numbers and fractions, and check your work!. 

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Now it\'s your turn! Solve these problems step by step: Problem 1: 3\frac + 1\frac = ? Problem 2: 6\frac - 2\frac = ? Problem 3: 2\frac + 3\frac = ? Problem 4: 7\frac - 3\frac = ? Challenge Problem: 4\frac - 2\frac = ? (Hint: You might need to borrow!) Remember: Take your time, line up your whole numbers and fractions, and check your work!

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