Question

Define mixed numbers​

Answer 1

A number written as a whole number with a proper fraction. What do I mean by that? let's see what the situation of steps.Its called baby steps.

Explanation:

*skip the 1 and 2 if you already understand this main problem*

• There is 3 main types of fractions.

1. proper fraction is when the numerator is less than the denominator. Here is an example:

-----> The 1 that is on top is the numerator the 2 is the denominator which is on the bottom, it's clearly a fraction that is proper.

`(1)/(2)`

2.improper fraction is when numerator is larger than or equal to the denominator explanation: that turns to a mixed number by dividing

`2 √(5)`

1.step/

`(5)/(2)`

3.Now Mixed number is a number written as a whole number with a proper fraction

`2 * (1)/(2) \ please \: ignore \: the \: x`

2 1/2 is an example of how a mixed number

Answer 2

Definition:

a number consisting of an integer and a proper fraction.

Let's put it in our own words!

A number that contains a proper fraction and an integer.

Example: 2 1/3

Hope this helps!

- Melanie