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ADDING & SUBTRACTING MIXED NUMBERS WITH UNLIKE DENOMINATORS
using the associative property
Directions: Answer question # 1 using this chart.
3. Add the sum of the
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associated) and the
remaining fraction in
the original equation.
4, Line up vertically.
associate. 5. Find common
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ADDING & SUBTRACTING MIXED NUMBERS WITH UNLIKE DENOMINATORS
using the associative property
Directions: Answer question # 2 using this chart.
(3, Add the sum of the
two fractions (you
associated) and the
remaining fraction in
the original equation.
4. Line up vertically.
fractions that
associate.
5. Find common
denominators.
2. Line up
vertically
and add.
6, Add fractions,—_———_— om
Directions: Use the associative property of addition to help you solve the following equations.
‘Write in simplest form.
Use the fracton char to help you solve questions 1 and.
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Describe how the associative property helped you solve this equation.
6. Maria and Diand rode their bikes 5 miles from their house to the store and then another
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What steps did you take to solve this equation?