What’s the Equation?

Each set of mixed numbers below goes together to form an equation, but they are not in any order. Rearrange the numbers shown in the boxes to create true addition equations. Before you get started, here is an example of how to solve this type of problem.

To start, look at the three numbers, and figure out which is the largest of the three. This will be the sum. The other two numbers will be your addends. Since \(\mathsf{ 7\frac{5}{6} }\) is the largest, it is the sum. The other two fractions are addends. It really doesn’t matter which comes first (recall that addition is commutative). Here is one correct equation for the three mixed numbers in the box.

Now, it is your turn. Look at the three numbers in each of the boxes below. In your notes, set up the correct equation. When you are ready, click the box to compare your solution. Remember, the addends can be in any order.

\(\mathsf{ 1\frac{4}{8} + 9\frac{1}{8} = 10\frac{5}{8} }\)

\(\mathsf{ 12\frac{3}{16} + 7\frac{8}{16} = 19\frac{11}{16} }\)

\(\mathsf{ 4\frac{7}{14} + 6\frac{2}{14} = 20\frac{9}{14} }\)