Adding and subtracting mixed numbers with unlike denominators 2

Adding and subtracting mixed numbers with unlike denominators 2
Description
Exercise Name:	Adding and subtracting mixed numbers with unlike denominators 2
Math Missions:	5th grade (U.S.) Math Mission
Types of Problems:	1

The Adding and subtracting mixed numbers with unlike denominators 2 exercise appears under the 5th grade (U.S.) Math Mission. This exercise practices adding and subtracting mixed numbers with different denominators.

Types of problems

Add/subtract the mixed numbers.

There is one type of problem in this exercise:

1. Add/subtract the mixed numbers: This problem asks the user to add and subtract the mixed numbers with regrouping.

Strategies

Basic knowledge of addition is required for this exercise.

1. Regrouping is required in this exercise, so be prepared to carry some numbers.
2. The answer must be submitted in a mixed number form, example, ${a\frac{b}{c}}$.

Real-life Applications

1. Mixed numbers are frequently used for cooking. (example: If a ${1\frac{1}{2}}$ cup of water is needed).
2. Fractions are used in real life in many different ways, but they are most commonly used in the cooking, construction and science industries.