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Mixed Numbers

Mixed numbers are exactly as their name emplies. They are a mix of different types of numbers; a whole number and a rational number.

They are written in the form:

Be very careful with these. They are a combination of two numbers. 'To Combine' means to 'put together'. These numbers are in fact added, we just leave out the '+' symbol. Think of what you say when you verbalize this number:

You should say - "Two and a Half" ... AND always means addition in math. Don't be afraid to put in the addition symbol when asked to solve mixed number problems, if it helps you.

There are four skills an elementary student must have when dealing with these numbers:

Because these four skills are so important, I deal with them each individually. Simply click on the links above to be taken to the section you require.

I hope you enjoy this section of K6Math.com

Don't forget to practice! You can find lot's of mixed numbers worksheets at our printable fraction worksheets section. Move from mixed numbers to printable math worksheets home page or K6Math numbers section.

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