Mixed Numbers

In this article, we will teach you the basics of everything you need to know about mixed numbers.
If you wish to delve deeper into a specific topic, you can access the corresponding extensive article.

Mixed Number and Fraction Greater Than 1

A fraction that is greater than 1 is a fraction whose numerator is larger than its denominator, this type of fractions can be converted into mixed numbers.

It is important that we remember similar topics:

How do you convert a mixed number to a fraction?

Multiply the whole number by the denominator.
To the obtained product, add the numerator. The final result will be the new numerator.
Nothing is changed in the denominator.

How do you convert an integer to a fraction?

The whole number is written in the numerator and the 1 in the denominator.

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Mixed Numbers

Addition and Subtraction of Mixed Numbers

To add and subtract mixed numbers, we will act as follows:

First step

We will convert mixed numbers into fractions - fractions with numerator and denominator that do not have whole numbers.

Second step

We will find a common denominator (usually by multiplying the denominators).

Third step

We will add or subtract only the numerators. The denominator will be written only once in the final result.

Multiplication of an Integer by a Fraction and by a Mixed Number

We will solve the multiplication of an integer by a fraction and by a mixed number in the following way:

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First step

We will convert the whole numbers and mixed numbers to fractions and rewrite the exercise.


Second step

We will multiply the numerators and the denominators separately.
The product of the numerators will be written in the new numerator.
The product of the denominators will be written in the new denominator.


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Multiplication and Division of Mixed Numbers

In multiplications

First step

We will convert mixed numbers to fractions and rewrite the exercise.


Second step

We will multiply the numerators and the denominators separately.
The product of the numerators will be written in the new numerator.
The product of the denominators will be written in the new denominator.
• The commutative property works - We can change the order of the fractions within the exercise without altering the result.


In divisions

First step

We will convert mixed numbers to fractions and rewrite the exercise.


Second step

We will convert the division into multiplication and swap between the numerator and the denominator in the second fraction.


Third step

We will solve by multiplying numerator by numerator and denominator by denominator.


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Division of an Integer by a Fraction and by a Mixed Number

First step

  • In case there is any mixed number - we will convert it into a fraction
    •     In case there is any whole number - we will convert it into a fraction

Second step

We will convert the division into multiplication and swap between the numerator and the denominator in the second fraction.


Third step

We will solve by multiplying numerator by numerator and denominator by denominator.


Examples and exercises with solutions of mixed fractions

Exercise #1

5:25= 5:\frac{2}{5}=

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Step-by-Step Solution

To solve this problem, we'll perform the division 5á25 5 \div \frac{2}{5} by converting it into multiplication:

  • Step 1: Recognize that dividing by a fraction is the same as multiplying by its reciprocal.
  • Step 2: Convert the division into multiplication: 5á25=5×52 5 \div \frac{2}{5} = 5 \times \frac{5}{2} .
  • Step 3: Multiply the whole number by the reciprocal of the fraction: 5×52=252 5 \times \frac{5}{2} = \frac{25}{2} .
  • Step 4: Convert the improper fraction to a mixed number: 252=1212 \frac{25}{2} = 12 \frac{1}{2} .

Through these steps, we find that the solution to the division problem is 1212 12 \frac{1}{2} .

Answer

1212 12\frac{1}{2}

Exercise #2

1:23= 1:\frac{2}{3}=

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Step-by-Step Solution

We need to evaluate the expression 1á23 1 \div \frac{2}{3} .

To do this, we use the principle that dividing by a fraction is equivalent to multiplying by its reciprocal. Therefore, the expression becomes:

1×32 1 \times \frac{3}{2} .

Next, we multiply the whole number by the reciprocal:

1×32=32 1 \times \frac{3}{2} = \frac{3}{2} .

To express 32\frac{3}{2} as a mixed number, we write it as:

112 1\frac{1}{2} .

Thus, the solution to the problem is 112 1\frac{1}{2} , which matches choice 3 from the options provided.

Answer

112 1\frac{1}{2}

Exercise #3

1:34= 1:\frac{3}{4}=

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Step-by-Step Solution

To solve this problem, let's divide 11 by 34\frac{3}{4}. The solution involves converting the division into a multiplication:

  • Step 1: Recognize  1:34 \,1:\frac{3}{4}\, as the division 134\frac{1}{\frac{3}{4}}.

  • Step 2: Convert division into multiplication: 134=1×43\frac{1}{\frac{3}{4}} = 1 \times \frac{4}{3}.

  • Step 3: Compute the multiplication: 1×43=431 \times \frac{4}{3} = \frac{4}{3}.

  • Step 4: Convert 43\frac{4}{3} into a mixed number: 1131\frac{1}{3}.

Therefore, the solution to the division 1:341 : \frac{3}{4} is 113 1\frac{1}{3}

The correct answer is (113)(1 \frac{1}{3}).

Answer

113 1\frac{1}{3}

Exercise #4

3:34= 3:\frac{3}{4}=

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Step-by-Step Solution

To solve the problem 3:34 3:\frac{3}{4} , we must perform division of the whole number 3 by the fraction 34\frac{3}{4}. Here are the steps:

  • Step 1: Recall the rule for dividing by a fraction. Dividing by 34\frac{3}{4} is the same as multiplying by its reciprocal, 43\frac{4}{3}.
  • Step 2: Rewrite the expression as a multiplication problem: 3×433 \times \frac{4}{3}.
  • Step 3: Perform the multiplication: 3×43=3×43=1233 \times \frac{4}{3} = \frac{3 \times 4}{3} = \frac{12}{3}.
  • Step 4: Simplify the fraction: 123=4\frac{12}{3} = 4.

The solution to the division 3:34 3:\frac{3}{4} is 4 4 .

Answer

4 4

Exercise #5

2:23= 2:\frac{2}{3}=

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Step-by-Step Solution

To solve the expression 2:232:\frac{2}{3}, follow these steps:

  • Step 1: Rewrite the expression as a division problem:
    This means 2á232 \div \frac{2}{3}.
  • Step 2: Convert the division to a multiplication by using the reciprocal:
    The reciprocal of 23\frac{2}{3} is 32\frac{3}{2}.
  • Step 3: Multiply by the reciprocal:
    2×32=2⋅32⋅1=62=32 \times \frac{3}{2} = \frac{2 \cdot 3}{2 \cdot 1} = \frac{6}{2} = 3.

Therefore, the solution to the problem is 3 3 .

Answer

3 3

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