The document discusses mixed numbers and how to add and convert fractions. It explains that a mixed number has a whole number part and fractional part. It provides examples of finding common denominators and equivalent fractions to add fractions with different denominators. It demonstrates how to convert improper fractions to mixed numbers.

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2. A mixed number has a part that
is a whole number and a part
that is a fraction.
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= 1 34

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1
3
16
+
Shortcut to
find the LCD.
Will 3 divide into 6?
Use 6 as
your LCD.
6
6
10
3

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1
3
16
10
3
+
Now find the
equivalent
fractions for
1/3 & 1/6.
6
x 2 =
x 1 =6
Ask what do you multiply 3 by to get 6
and what do you multiply 6 by to get 6.

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1
3
10 x 2 =
3
16
+
You are writing
equivalent
fractions, so fill in
your Giant One.
6
x 2 =
x 1 =
x 1 =6

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1
3
10 x 2 =
3
16
+
6
x 2 =
x 1 =
x 1 =6
Now multiply
across.
2
1

7. 2
1
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1
3
10 x 2 =
3
16
+
6
x 2 =
x 1 =
x 1 =6
Add
numerators.
3
6

8. 2
1
3
6
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1
3
10 x 2 =
3
16
+
6
x 2 =
x 1 =
x 1 =6
Add
whole
numbers.
13

9. Simplify Your Answer
3
13 6 33
= 13 1
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2
÷
÷

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4
5
13
+
Find the least
common
denominator for
5 and 3
15
15
11
2

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4
5
x 3 = 11
2
13
+
Ask yourself
what you
multiply the
denominator
by to get 15.
15
x 5 =15

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4
5
x 3 =
2
13
+
Fill in your
giant one.
15
x 3 =
x 5 =
x 5 =15
11

13. 11 Multiply
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4
5
x 3 =
2
13
+
15
x 3 =
x 5 =
x 5 =15
straight
across.
12
5

14. 11 12
5
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4
5
x 3 =
2
13
+
15
x 3 =
x 5 =
x 5 =15
Add the
Numerators.
Denominator
stays the same.
17
15

15. 11 12
5
17
15
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4
5
x 3 =
2
13
+
15
x 3 =
x 5 =
x 5 =15
1
15
2
15)17
2
15
IMPROPER

16. 1 Add Your 1 to Your Whole Numbers
11 12
5
17
15
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4
5
x 3 =
2
13
+
15
x 3 =
x 5 =
x 5 =15
1
15
2
15)17
2
15
IMPROPER

17. 1 Put remainder fraction by answer
11 12
5
17
15
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4
5
x 3 =
2
13
+
15
x 3 =
x 5 =
x 5 =15
1
15
2
15)17
2
15
IMPROPER
2
1415

18. 20
11
24
24
24
3 15
24)35
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5
6
58
+
x 4 =
24
x 4 =
x 3=
x 3=24
35
24
1
11
1
28 11
24
IMPROPER

19. x 3 =
x 3 =
x 5=
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3
5
13-
9
15
5
x 5= 15
4
15
8
2
6

20. x 3 =
x 3 =
x 4=
9
4
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3
4
13-
12
x 4= 12
5
12
5
3
2

21. FRACTION REVIEW
Take out your study guide
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22. x 4 =
20
11
24
24
24
x 4 =
3 x 3 =
15
24)35
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5
6
58+
24
x 3 =24
35
24
1
11
1
28 11
24
#13
IMPROPER