Mixed numbers

Key Notes :

🟣 What is a Mixed Number?

A mixed number has a whole number + a fraction.
✨ Example: 2 ½, 5 ¾, 7 ¹⁄₄

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🔵 Parts of a Mixed Number

• Whole number 👉 tells how many complete parts 😊
• Fraction 👉 tells the leftover part 🍰
  Example: In 3 ½
• 3 = whole number
• ½ = fraction

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🟢 Converting Mixed Numbers to Improper Fractions

👉 Multiply the whole number × denominator
👉 Add the numerator
👉 Keep the same denominator
Example: 2 ⅓

• 2 × 3 = 6
• 6 + 1 = 7
• Final: 7/3 🎉

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🟠 Converting Improper Fractions to Mixed Numbers

👉 Divide numerator ÷ denominator
👉 Quotient = whole number
👉 Remainder becomes the numerator of the fraction
Example: 11/4

• 11 ÷ 4 = 2 remainder 3
• Final: 2 ¾ 🍕✨

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🔴 Adding Mixed Numbers

1️⃣ Add whole numbers
2️⃣ Add fractions
3️⃣ If the fraction becomes improper, convert it
Example: 3 ½ + 2 ⅓
➡ Whole: 3 + 2 = 5
➡ Fractions: ½ + ⅓ = 3/6 + 2/6 = 5/6
➡ Final: 5 ⅚ 💫

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🟡 Subtracting Mixed Numbers

👉 If the top fraction is smaller, borrow 1 whole
👉 Convert it into a fraction
Example: 5 ¼ – 3 ½

• Borrow 1 → becomes 4 + 5/4
• 5/4 – ½ = 3/4
• Whole: 4 – 3 = 1
  ➡ Final: 1 ¾ 🔥

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🟤 Mixed Numbers in Real Life

🍰 Cutting cakes
📏 Measuring lengths
⏱ Cooking recipes
🏃‍♂️ Distance covered

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🌈 Helpful Tip

Always remember:
👉 Mixed Number = Whole + Fraction
👉 You can switch between mixed number and improper fraction anytime! 🎯✨

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