Maths

Adding & Subtracting Mixed Numbers

Add and subtract mixed numbers with different denominators.

MathsAge 11+25 minutes

What this topic covers

  • Add mixed numbers by adding wholes and fractions separately, converting the fraction sum if it exceeds 1.
  • Subtract mixed numbers, exchanging a whole when the fraction part is too small.
  • Use the improper-fraction method as an alternative and check by estimation.

Core concept summaries

Key ConceptsAdd Wholes, Then FractionsSubtract, Exchanging a WholeWhich Method, and the Small-Fraction Trap

Practice formats pupils may meet

NeurofiED uses varied practice to help pupils apply the idea actively, check understanding and build confidence over time.

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