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If the denominator is bigger, it is not a mixed number. If the numerator is bigger, divide it by the denominator and put the result as the main number. The remainder is the new numerator and the denominator is the same.
eg 5/2
5 divided by 2 is 2 remainder 1 so it is 2 1/2
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What do adding and subtracting mixed numbers means?
To combine the fractions or subtract the fractions. Same method with mixed numbers.
How is dividing mixed numbers like dividing fractions?
you cant divide mixed numbers
Are fractions with whole numbers larger than a regular fraction?
Mixed numbers are larger than proper fractions.
How do you subtract fractions and mixed numbers?
subtract a mixed fractor for a fifth grader
How do you subtract fractions with mixed numbers and like denominators?
Convert them to improper fractions and proceed.
How do you convert mixed fractions into whole numbers?
Mixed fractions can't become whole numbers.
When dividing fractions or mixed numbers?
what is dividing fractions and mixed numebers
What do adding and subtracting mixed numbers means?
To combine the fractions or subtract the fractions. Same method with mixed numbers.
How do you rewrite a mixed number as a whole number?
You don't. Mixed numbers and whole numbers are separate things.
How is multiplying mixed numbers different than multiplying fractions?
if you have mixed numbers you make them into improper fractions before you multiply
How do you subtract fractions with mixed numbers?
change the mixed # into a fraction
What are the steps to adding mixed fractions?
1. 2 3/5+ 3 4/5 Rewrite the mixed numbers as fractions; = 13/5 + 19/5 Write the sum of the numerators over the common denominator; = (13 + 19)/5 = 32/5 Rewrite the fraction as a mixed number; = 6 2/5 2. -2 1/5 + (- 4 5/8) Rewrite the mixed numbers as fractions; = -11/5 + (-37/8) Multiply by 8/8 the first fraction, and by 5/5 the second fraction in order to have the same denominator (because LCD is 40); = -88/40 + (-185/40) Write the sum of the numerators over the common denominator; = -(88 + 185)/40 = -273/40 Rewrite the fraction as a mixed number; = -6 33/40
How is dividing mixed numbers like dividing fractions?
you cant divide mixed numbers
How is adding mixed numbers the same as adding fractions?
Mixed numbers can be converted to improper fractions. Then, it is exactly the same as adding proper ones.
What fractions are equivalent to?
Fractions can be converted to decimals, percentages or mixed numbers.
Do mixed numbers combine fractions and whole numbers?
Yes
What are the parts of fractions?
There are 3 Parts of fractions: 1:Improper Fractions Improper fractions are those fractions which numerator is greater than the denominator. 2:Proper Fractions Proper Fractions are those fractions which numerator is smaller than the denominator. 3:Mixed Numbers Mixed Numbers are those numbers which have a whole number and a part of fraction.
