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MathematicsFractionsusually ages 9–10

Adding and subtracting mixed numbers

Add and subtract mixed numbers with like denominators, including by converting to improper fractions or using properties of operations

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If a recipe calls for 1 and 2/5 cups of oats and another batch needs 2 and 3/5 cups, can your child add them together to get the total — including converting when the fifths add up past a whole?

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Builds on
Fraction Addition Conceptsages 9–10Fraction decomposition is prerequisite to adding/subtracting mixed numbers
Mixed numbers and improper fractionsages 9–10Converting mixed↔improper is needed for adding/subtracting mixed numbers
Adding and subtracting mixed numbersthis skill · ages 9–10
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Addition and subtraction word problemsages 9–10Must add/sub mixed numbers before solving word problems with them

solid = must come firstdashed = helps

Curriculum alignment

Candidate matches to official curriculum codes — machine-suggested, unreviewed (v0.1).

Show candidate curriculum codes · 3 ACARA · 2 NSW · 3 VIC

Australian Curriculum v9 candidate

AC9M5N05medium confidenceYear 5 · Number

solve problems involving addition and subtraction of fractions with the same or related denominators, using different strategies

AC9M6N05medium confidenceYear 6 · Number

solve problems involving addition and subtraction of fractions using knowledge of equivalent fractions

AC9M4N04medium confidenceYear 4 · Number

count by fractions including mixed numerals; locate and represent these fractions as numbers on number lines

NSW syllabus codes & stages only

MA3-RQF-01medium confidenceMathematics K-10 · Stage 3
MA2-PF-01low confidenceMathematics K-10 · Stage 2

Victorian Curriculum 2.0 codes & levels only

VC2M5N05medium confidenceMathematics · Level 5 · Number strand
VC2M6N05medium confidenceMathematics · Level 6 · Number strand
VC2M5N03medium confidenceMathematics · Level 5 · Number strand

These are candidate alignments generated by semantic matching — machine-suggested and unreviewed (v0.1), not official or verified mappings. For official curriculum content see australiancurriculum.edu.au, curriculum.nsw.edu.au and f10.vcaa.vic.edu.au. Don’t rely on them for registration or compliance purposes.

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