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A mixed number is made up of two parts: an integer (whole) part and a fractional part.

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What is adding mixed number?

a mixed number is a whole number with a fraction, ie. 2 3/4 Adding mixed numbers involves adding the whole numbers, then adding the fractions, then reducing the fraction and if it is improper, changing it to a whole number with a fraction and adding that whole number to the other whole number answer.


In order to divide mixed numbers what is the first step?

To divide mixed numbers, the first step is to convert each mixed number into an improper fraction. This involves multiplying the whole number by the denominator, adding the numerator, and placing that result over the original denominator. After converting both mixed numbers, you can then proceed to divide by multiplying the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction.


Definition of a mixed numbers fraction?

Mixed numbers is when you have a whole number put beside a fraction: Mixed number: 12/3 Improper fraction: 5/4 Proper fraction: 2/3


Dividing mixed numbers?

To divide mixed numbers, first convert each mixed number into an improper fraction. For example, convert (2 \frac{1}{3}) into (\frac{7}{3}) by multiplying the whole number by the denominator and adding the numerator. Next, take the reciprocal of the second improper fraction and multiply it by the first. Finally, simplify the resulting fraction if possible.


What is the combination of a common fraction and whole number called?

This is called a mixed number. Mixed numbers are numbers that stand for both a fraction and a whole number. For example: 41/2

Related Questions

How is adding mixed numbers different from adding fractions?

when you add mixed numbers you have a whole number but adding fraction does not.


What is adding mixed number?

a mixed number is a whole number with a fraction, ie. 2 3/4 Adding mixed numbers involves adding the whole numbers, then adding the fractions, then reducing the fraction and if it is improper, changing it to a whole number with a fraction and adding that whole number to the other whole number answer.


How do you multipy mixed numbers by mixed numbers?

Change each mixed fraction to an improper fraction. Do this by multiplying the denominator by the whole number next to the fraction and then adding the numerator to the product you get. Once you do this, multiply fractions normally.


A number containing a whole number and a fraction?

mixed numbers


What is the difference of adding a mix number and a fraction?

A mixed number is a fraction


Are decimals in mixed numbers?

No. Mixed numbers are a number and a fraction.


What does adding mixed numbers mean?

It means adding numbers that are part fraction and part whole number, like 3 and 1/4 + 2 and 1/2 = 5 and 3/4 A mixed number is a fraction and a whole number. An example would be: 1 1/2 + 2 1/2 = 4


How do you add a mixed number fraction?

That depends on what you are adding it to.


Definition of a mixed numbers fraction?

Mixed numbers is when you have a whole number put beside a fraction: Mixed number: 12/3 Improper fraction: 5/4 Proper fraction: 2/3


When adding mixed numbers if the sum of the fraction is greater than 1 you have to carry 1 over to the whole number side?

Correct.


The number containing a whole number and a fraction?

mixed numbers


Dividing mixed numbers?

To divide mixed numbers, first convert each mixed number into an improper fraction. For example, convert (2 \frac{1}{3}) into (\frac{7}{3}) by multiplying the whole number by the denominator and adding the numerator. Next, take the reciprocal of the second improper fraction and multiply it by the first. Finally, simplify the resulting fraction if possible.