MIXED NUMBER

Mixed Number

Definition Of Mixed Number

A number that is the sum of a whole number and a proper fraction is called a mixed number.

In other words, a mixed number is a number that has a whole number part and a fractional part.

Examples of Mixed Number

is a mixed number where 5 is a whole number is a proper fraction.
The following are few more examples of mixed numbers .

Video Examples: How to Convert Mixed Numbers into Fractions

Solved Example on Mixed Number

Ques: Joe is ft tall. Write the fraction as a mixed number.

Choices:

A. Examples of Mixed Number
B.
C.
D.
Correct Answer: D

Solution:

Step 1: Examples of Mixed Number . [Original fraction.]
Step 2: Divide 41 by 7.

Step 3: [Write in the form .]
Step 4: The mixed number for the improper fraction is .

Quick Summary

A mixed number has a whole number part and a fractional part.
It represents a quantity greater than or equal to one.

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🍎 Teacher Insights

Use visual aids like pie charts or fraction bars to help students understand the concept of mixed numbers.

🎓 Prerequisites

Whole Numbers
Proper Fractions

Check Your Knowledge

Q1: Which of the following is a mixed number?

A. 3/4 B. 7/3 C. 2 1/2 D. 5

Q2: Convert 11/4 to a mixed number.

A. 1 3/4 B. 2 1/4 C. 2 3/4 D. 3 1/4

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do you convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?
A: Multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fraction, add the numerator, and keep the same denominator.

Q: How do you convert an improper fraction to a mixed number?
A: Divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient is the whole number, the remainder is the new numerator, and the denominator stays the same.