mixed number
Plural
mixed numbers
1
a combination of a whole number and a proper fraction
- When working with measurements, such as lengths or amounts, we often encounter mixed numbers instead of whole numbers.
- To convert a mixed number to an improper fraction, we multiply the whole number part by the denominator and add the numerator.
- In baking recipes, it's common to encounter mixed numbers when measuring ingredients like flour or sugar.
- When dividing mixed numbers, we convert them to improper fractions, perform the division, and then simplify the result if possible.
- When comparing mixed numbers, we can convert them to improper fractions and then compare the resulting fractions.