This document provides guidance on adding and subtracting mixed numbers. It begins with reviewing how to add and subtract fractions with the same or different denominators. It then works through 4 example problems step-by-step, showing how to rename mixed numbers if needed so the fractions have a common denominator before adding or subtracting. The key steps are to rename any mixed numbers, find a common denominator for the fractions, then add or subtract the whole numbers and fractions.