Elementary Test Prep: Math 4 Test (Grades 3-4) Mixed Numbers

Lesson Page Numbers & Numeration

A mixed number is made up of a whole number and a fraction.

    1
    4

1 + 1 + 1, or 2 + 1
4 4

Read: two and one fourth
Write: 2 1
4

Examples of mixed numbers for each picture.


1 5/8	3 1/2

Improper fraction is a fraction in which the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator.

Count the number of shaded halves.
Write that number over 2.

3
2

Divide to change the improper fraction 3/2 into a mixed number.

improper fraction

mixed number