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Can the sum of two mixed numbers be equal to 2? Explain why or why not.

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A mixed number is usually positive and greater than 1.

less than 1 is just a fraction.

So, two numbers each greater than 1 cannot add to just 2.

If you allow negative mixed numbers, then anything is possible.

That did help with my homework a little bit. 8)

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