How is adding and subtracting mixed numbers similar to adding and subtracting fractions? How is adding and subtracting mixed numbers different than adding and subtracting fractions?

Question

Give examples to explain your answer.

Answer 1

Mixed numbers are, normally, changed to fractions before adding or subtracting:

10 1/2 + 6 1/4 = 21/2 + 25/4 = 42/4 + 25/4 = 67/4 = 16 3/4.

Note: The fractions were placed over a common denominator.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

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Answer 5

Mixed numbers are, normally, changed to fractions before adding or subtracting:

10 1/2 + 6 1/4 = 21/2 + 25/4 = 42/4 + 25/4 = 67/4 = 16 3/4.

Note: This might not be right bc I am only in 5th grade