Mathematics Grade 7 15 min

Add and subtract mixed numbers

Add and subtract mixed numbers

What you'll learn

  • Identify the whole number and fractional parts of mixed numbers with 80% accuracy on a worksheet.
  • Solve addition and subtraction problems involving mixed numbers with like denominators, showing all steps, and achieving at least 70% accuracy on a quiz.
  • Convert mixed numbers to improper fractions and improper fractions to mixed numbers with 75% accuracy on a set of practice problems.
  • Explain the process of adding or subtracting mixed numbers with unlike denominators in a written paragraph, demonstrating understanding of finding a common denominator.

Tutorial Preview

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How to add mixed numbers: 2 1/3 + 1 1/4

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How to subtract mixed numbers: 4 1/2 - 1 1/5

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How to subtract by borrowing: 3 1/4 - 1 3/4

Sample Practice Questions

Easy
What is 1 1/5 + 2 3/5?
0.3 4/10
1.3 4/5
2.3 3/5
3.4 4/5
Easy
What is 3 1/8 + 1 4/8?
0.4 5/8
1.4 5/16
2.2 3/8
3.4 4/8
Easy
What is 4 2/3 - 2 1/3?
0.2 1/0
1.6 1/3
2.2 1/3
3.2 3/3

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Add and subtract mixed numbers is a Grade 7 Mathematics lesson on ExcelOS.

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You'll be able to: Identify the whole number and fractional parts of mixed numbers with 80% accuracy on a worksheet; Solve addition and subtraction problems involving mixed numbers with like denominators, showing all steps, and achieving at least….

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