Dictionary Definition
The Oxford English Dictionary defines a proper fraction as "a number consisting of an integer and a proper fraction; a mixed number."Examples of Mixed Fractions
Here are some examples of mixed fractions:
Visualizing Mixed Fractions
A useful way of visualizing fractions is to picture it as a cake being cut into equal parts. For mixed fractions, there is at least one whole cake, with some slices left over to make part of another whole cake:
Interactive Widget
Here is an interactive widget to help you learn about the types of fractions.What Is a Fraction?
A fraction is a part of a whole number. Fractions consist of a numerator and a denominator. There are three different types of fractions:- Proper fractions
- Improper fractions
- Mixed fractions
The Size of Mixed Fractions
An mixed fraction is always greater than 1. It has at least one whole number (1) and then a fraction more.
This page was written by Stephen Clarke.
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