Mixed Numbers
Ages 8–11Difficulty adapts to you
Mixed Numbers
A mixed number combines a whole-number part and a proper fraction. Positive mixed numbers usually represent values greater than 1.
Your goals
- ✓You can combine whole numbers and fractions.
- ✓You can use mixed number, fractional part correctly.
- ✓You can convert back to an improper fraction.
Words to know
- mixed number:
- A whole number and a proper fraction written together.
- fractional part:
- The proper fraction in a mixed number.
Examples
- 12 1/2 means 2 wholes plus one half.
- 23 3/4 means 3 wholes plus three quarters.
Check these
- • Do not add the whole number directly to the numerator.
- • Keep every number, symbol, label, and unit in its correct place.
- • Show enough working to check how you reached your answer.
Helpful habits
- • Read the whole question before choosing what to do.
- • Show one clear step at a time and check each step.
- • If you are stuck, draw a model, try smaller numbers, or revisit the example.
Now try your own
Create your own mixed numbers example, solve it, and explain how you checked it.
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Helpful Hints“Use your fingers or objects to count — it helps!”