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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