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Fractions always seem so complicated for some reason. This is especially true when you bring the concept of a mixed fraction into the picture. But trust me, you just need to understand it and it becomes easier!
What is a mixed fractional shape?
First of all, the mixed fractions we need to clarify the concept of shape.
A mixed fraction is the writing of a fraction in a form consisting of an integer and a fraction.
You will understand in a moment! Here it is: 2\(3\over4\\)
Interpreting the mixed fractional form
Let's look at the example above, 2\(3\over4\\)!
You can convert this into a fraction by rewriting the 2 integers into quarters:
2\(3\over4\)=\(8\over4\)+\(3\over4\)=\(11\over4\)
What can you use the mixed fraction form for?
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If you see a fractional number that greater than 1, you can rewrite it as a mixed fraction.
It is true that we don't use this very often in everyday life, but it is still better to imagine how much 25\(5\over6\\) is than \(150\over6\\).
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