A mixed number is a combination of a whole number and a fraction. The fractional part of a mixed number is always less than 1. For example: You have 1 apple and half an apple, which is 1/2 an apple.

\(2\frac{1}{2}\)is an example of a mixed number. A mixed number has a whole number part and a fraction part. To convert a mixed number into an improper fraction, look at the denominator of the ...

The fraction may be simplified when the numerator and denominator have a common factor greater than one. Units are often referred to as ones. Eg, 4∙2 has 4 units and 2 tenths, or you could say 4∙2 has ...