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Efficient strategies for adding and subtracting mixed numbers (crossing a whole)

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  • Number
  • Number: Fractions

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In this unit pupils will add mixed numbers. They will subtract a proper fraction from a mixed number and subtract a mixed number from a mixed number explaining which strategy is most efficient.

In this unit, pupils put together their understanding of mixed numbers and converting between them and improper fractions, to add and subtract mixed numbers when crossing the whole. This thinking will be applied and developed when calculating with fractions in future units.

  1. Add mixed numbers crossing the whole
  2. Subtract a proper fraction from a mixed number crossing the whole
  3. Subtract a mixed number from a mixed number
  4. Choose efficient approaches when subtracting mixed numbers
  5. Solve problems involving addition and subtraction of mixed numbers

  • Recall number facts and sequences
  • Use place value understanding
  • Apply basic operations in context

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