Adding a Fraction and Whole Number

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Taught by mrbrianmclogan
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At 1 minute and 35 seconds, it is said that 4/3 plus 24/3 is equal to 28/6, When adding fractions that have been made equivalent, or the same, we only add across the top, leaving the denominator the same. The correct answer to 4/3 plus 8 is 28/3, or 9 and 1/3

Lesson Description:

Adding a fraction to a whole number

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  • How do I add a fraction and a whole number together?
  • Staff Review

    • Currently 3.0/5 Stars.
    This video teaches how to change a whole number into a fraction to add in with another fraction, and then simplify it, as well as change it to a mixed number fraction.