Math · Topic 38 of 65
Mixed Numbers
⭐ MasteredA mixed number is a whole number with a fraction, such as 2 and 1/3. It shows a value that is more than one whole.
💡 Fun fact
If you have 2 and a half pizzas, you have two whole pizzas and a half left.
All about Mixed Numbers
A mixed number combines a whole number and a fraction, such as 2 and 1/3. It shows more than one whole with a part of another.
Mixed numbers are common when measuring length, time and amounts in everyday life.
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Real-life uses of Mixed Numbers
- Reading measurements such as 2 and a half metres
- Describing recipe amounts
- Working with time, such as 1 and a quarter hours
Frequently asked questions about Mixed Numbers
What is a mixed number?
It is a whole number with a fraction, such as 3 and 1/2.
How do you change 2 and 1/2 into a fraction?
Multiply the whole by the denominator, add the numerator, and keep the denominator: 5/2.