standard_description: Add and subtract fractions with unlike denominators (including mixed numbers) by replacing given fractions with equivalent fractions in such a way as to produce an equivalent sum or difference of fractions with like denominators. For example, 2/3 + 5/4 = 8/12 + 15/12 = 23/12. (In general, a/b + c/d = (ad + bc)/bd.)
problem_activity: Problem 1
Point
A
is located at
$$-4.5$$
, and point
B
is
$$3.25$$
units from point
A
. Write two addition equations that could be used to determine the location of point
B
. Model this on the number line below.
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Problem 2
Find the sums.
a.
$${-3+ \left (-2 {1\over4} \right )}$$
b.
$${5.7 + (-12.2)}$$
c.
$${-9 + 3 {2\over5}}$$
d.
$${-{10\over3} + 18}$$
e.
$${-2+3+(-1)+5}$$


aligns: no