Adding Mixed Number

A mixed number is a number made up of a whole number and a proper fraction such as...

1 2/3 correct 2 3/2 wrong

eg. 1 1/2 + 1 1/4 =2 3/4

An Improper fraction - is a fraction that has a greater numerator than the denominator

eg. 9/8, 5/2, 117/3