GRADE 6 · MATHEMATICS · TOPIC 3

Fractions and Mixed Numbers

A mixed number combines whole parts and a fraction.

CONCEPT EXPLAINED

Understand the concept

A mixed number combines whole parts and a fraction.

SOLVED EXAMPLE

Convert 7/3

  1. Step 1: 7 ÷ 3 gives 2 remainder 1
  2. Step 2: write 2 and 1/3.

Final answer: 2 1/3

PRACTISE YOURSELF

Convert 11/4

Show the answer

2 3/4

Try another similar question and explain each step aloud. Refer to your school syllabus for topic level and notation.