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Why a mixed number is called "mixed" number what is mixed up here?

Because a whole number such as 1 or two is "mixed" with a fraction such as 1/2 , 1/4 , or 3/8ths.


Because numbers are all mixed up.


Because a fraction is added to a whole number.

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Answer:

Because a fraction is added to a whole number

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Because a fraction is added to a whole number
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