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Compare in contrast mixed numbers and regular fractions

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Mixed numbers are a combination of whole values and partial values, whilst a fraction is strictly just a partial value. A mixed number could be like 4 and 1/2 apples. You have 4 whole apples, and then 1/2 of an apple also.
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