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Concept

Mixed Number

A mixed number consists of a non-zero integer number and a proper fraction.

a bc [0.5em] whereais an integer,b

Consider the graphic representation of different mixed numbers.

An applet that illustrates different mixed numbers

Mixed numbers represent the rational numbers between any two integers.

Extra

Writing a Mixed Number as an Improper Fraction

Any mixed number can be written as an improper fraction using the following formula. a bc=a* c+b/c and - a bc=- a* c+b/c

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