Adding Mixed Numbers

Adding Mixed Numbers
Introduction

Mixed numbers represent quantities that include both whole numbers and fractions. Learning how to add mixed numbers helps solve problems involving measurements, recipes, and everyd...

Sam is working on a woodworking project with two pieces of wood.

One piece measures 3 1/3 inches, and the other measures 2 1/4 inches. We want to find the total length.

To do this, we add the mixed numbers. First, add the whole numbers 3 and 2 to get 5 inches.

Next, add the fractions 1/3 and 1/4 . Since the denominators are dif...