What is a mixed number?
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A mixed number is a fraction that has a whole number and part of the number (which is the fraction part)
Example: 2 3/5
2 3/5 is a mixed number.
A mixed number is a mathematical representation that combines a whole number and a fraction. It is written in the form of a whole number followed by a proper fraction. For example, 3 1/2 is a mixed number, where 3 is the whole number and 1/2 is the fraction part.
To understand more about mixed numbers, you can follow these steps to convert an improper fraction into a mixed number:
1. Begin with an improper fraction. An improper fraction has a numerator (the top number) that is equal to or larger than the denominator (the bottom number). For example, 7/4 is an improper fraction.
2. Divide the numerator by the denominator. In the case of 7/4, divide 7 by 4. The quotient is the whole number part of the mixed number.
7 ÷ 4 = 1 (quotient)
3. Take the remainder from the division and place it as the numerator of the fraction part. In this case, the remainder is 3.
4. The original denominator remains the same for the fraction part. In this case, the denominator is 4.
5. Therefore, the mixed number representation of 7/4 is 1 3/4.
By following these steps, you can convert an improper fraction into a mixed number.