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Performing operations on different types of numbers can be a difficult task at times. Do you often forget the method? Don't worry, in this article, wikiHow explains how you can add fractions to whole numbers using a fairly simple and quick method that saves you time and procrastination.
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1Convert your whole number into a fraction. To do this, simply add a denominator of to your whole number.
- For example, . This will now become .
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2Multiply your fractions to have the same denominator. Look at the original fraction in your problem, and use its denominator to multiply with your other fraction.
- For example, we have . The original fraction was , so we have a denominator of . Multiply the numerator and denominator of . Doing this, you will get .
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3Add both fractions. Now that you've got two fractions of the same denominator, add both fractions' numerators, leaving the denominator as it is.
- For example, we have . Adding these, we will get .
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4Simplify your fraction. Convert your improper fraction to a mixed fraction . Doing this can get you either a mixed fraction, or a whole number. both would be correct depending on the numerator and denominator divisibility.
- For example, our final answer was . Dividing the numerator by the denominator, we will get and the remainder of . Your whole number stands alone, while your remainder will be put into the fraction replacing your old numerator. So the answer is now .
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QuestionDo you have to turn it into a mixed number?Community AnswerNo, the answer is correct without turning it into a mixed number. It's just that mixed numbers are often more easily grasped than the equivalent improper fractions.
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Question25 1/2 + 18 1/5 as a mixed numberI_l1ke_gam3sCommunity AnswerFirst find common denominators. The least common denominator is 10. Multiply 1/2 by 5/5 to get 5/10. Then multiply 1/5 by 2/2 to get 2/10. 25 5/10 + 18 2/10 = 43 7/10. Your answer is 43 7/10.
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QuestionHow do you multiply a whole number by a fraction?I_l1ke_gam3sCommunity AnswerMultiply the whole number by the numerator and keep the denominator the same. Simplify and/or convert to a mixed number if desired. For example: 12 x 2/3 = 24/3 = 8.
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