How to add mixed numbers?
We will look at two methods that can be used to add mixed numbers.
How to add mixed numbers with uncommon denominators?
Example:
5 1/11 + 2 1/2
Adding mixed numbers
Adding mixed numbers, step by step, example
Example:
2 1/6 + 4 2/3
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We will look at two methods that can be used to add mixed numbers.
Method 1
We can convert the mixed numbers to improper fractions and then add them as fractions.
Example:
Calculate 
Solution:
Method 2
We can add the whole number part and the fractional part of the mixed numbers separately.
Example:
Calculate
Solution:
Example:
5 1/11 + 2 1/2
Adding mixed numbers, step by step, example
Example:
2 1/6 + 4 2/3
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