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− | A mixed number is a number that contains an[[integer]] and a [[proper fraction]]. | + | A mixed number is a number that contains an [[integer]] and a [[proper fraction]]. An example of a mixed number is <math>9 \frac34</math>. All mixed numbers can be written as [[improper fraction|improper fractions]] (and vice versa). |
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+ | ==Operations with Mixed Numbers== | ||
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+ | ===Addition and Subtraction=== | ||
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+ | When adding or subtracting mixed numbers, we generally add or subtract each part -- add/subtract fraction (sometimes with conversion to common denominator) and add/subtract whole numbers. Sometimes, we may need to regroup fractions or "borrow" from whole numbers -- much like regrouping or borrowing when adding multi-digit numbers. | ||
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+ | Alternatively, we can convert to improper fractions and add/subtract like regular fractions. | ||
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+ | ===Multiplication and Division=== | ||
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+ | When multiplying or dividing mixed numbers, we can convert to improper fractions and proceed as usual. | ||
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+ | ==Problems== | ||
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+ | * Practice Problems on [https://artofproblemsolving.com/alcumus Alcumus] | ||
+ | ** Mixed Numbers (Prealgebra) | ||
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+ | [[Category:Definition]] |
Latest revision as of 19:03, 11 June 2020
A mixed number is a number that contains an integer and a proper fraction. An example of a mixed number is . All mixed numbers can be written as improper fractions (and vice versa).
Contents
[hide]Operations with Mixed Numbers
Addition and Subtraction
When adding or subtracting mixed numbers, we generally add or subtract each part -- add/subtract fraction (sometimes with conversion to common denominator) and add/subtract whole numbers. Sometimes, we may need to regroup fractions or "borrow" from whole numbers -- much like regrouping or borrowing when adding multi-digit numbers.
Alternatively, we can convert to improper fractions and add/subtract like regular fractions.
Multiplication and Division
When multiplying or dividing mixed numbers, we can convert to improper fractions and proceed as usual.
Problems
- Practice Problems on Alcumus
- Mixed Numbers (Prealgebra)