Mixed number
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).
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[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)