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Everyday Math Skills Workbooks series - Simply Math - My ERC

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Fractions<br />

Try this one: 21/6<br />

1. 21 ÷ 6 = 3 with 3 remainder<br />

2. 3 is the whole number<br />

3. 3/6 is the remainder<br />

4. 3 and 3/6 is the mixed number – however we can simplify the 3/6<br />

5.<br />

6. 21/6 can be renamed as the mixed number 3 ½<br />

Adding Fractions When the Answer is an Improper Fraction<br />

When fractions are added and the answer is an improper fraction, the improper<br />

fraction should be renamed as a whole number or a mixed number.<br />

For example: equals 1<br />

Try this one: 5/9 + 7/9<br />

1.<br />

2. 12 ÷ 9 = 1 plus 3 remainder<br />

3. 1 and 3/9 (need to simplify)<br />

4.<br />

5. Answer is 1 ⅓<br />

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<strong>Simply</strong> <strong>Math</strong> Workbook

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