How Do You Add Mixed Fractions with the Same Denominator by Converting to Improper Fractions?

Add the mixed fractions 2 and 3/8 and 5 and 7/8.

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Adding mixed fractions? You could first convert each to an improper fraction. If they have common denominators, then you could add the fractions together, simplify, and convert the answer back to a mixed fraction. In this tutorial, take a look at adding together mixed fractions!

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