Mixed numbers (AQA GCSE Maths): Flashcards

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Mixed numbers
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Mixed numbers definition

Number with whole part + fraction part

Improper fractions definition

Numerator > denominator

Convert mixed to improper: steps

Whole × denom + numer; keep denom

Convert improper to mixed: steps

Divide numer by denom; quotient=whole, remainder=new numer; keep denom

Golden rule for mixed number calculations

Convert to improper fractions first

3143\frac{1}{4} as improper fraction

134\frac{13}{4}

235\frac{23}{5} as mixed number

4354\frac{3}{5}

To add/subtract mixed numbers, you need...

Common denominators

Division with mixed numbers rule

Flip and multiply

Exam strategy for mixed numbers

Show working; often no calculator

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