Mixed Numbers

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction. For example, 2 1/2 is a mixed number.

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How do you read the mixed number 3 1/4?

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You read it as 'three and one-fourth'.

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What is the whole number part of the mixed number 5 3/8?

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The whole number part is 5.

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What is the fractional part of the mixed number 4 2/5?

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The fractional part is 2/5.

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How do you convert the improper fraction 11/4 to a mixed number?

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Divide 11 by 4. The result is 2 with a remainder of 3, so it is 2 3/4.

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What is the mixed number for the improper fraction 9/2?

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The mixed number is 4 1/2.

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If a mixed number is 6 5/8, what is the improper fraction?

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The improper fraction is 53/8.

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What is the value of the mixed number 2 3/8 in an improper fraction?

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The value is 19/8.

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How do you add the mixed numbers 1 1/2 and 2 3/4?

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Convert to improper fractions: 3/2 + 11/4 = 6/4 + 11/4 = 17/4, which is 4 1/4.

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What is the result of subtracting 1 1/3 from 3 1/2?

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Convert to improper fractions: 7/2 - 4/3 = 21/6 - 8/6 = 13/6, which is 2 1/6.