Lesson 6: Mixed Numbers


Mixed numbers are used when you need to count whole things AND parts of things at the same time.

Check this out:

How many of these squares are red?

There are 3 whole squares and of another square.

We write it like this:


and read it like "three and one fourth."


In this lesson, you will:

  • learn about mixed numbers
  • convert mixed numbers
  • compare and order mixed numbers
  • add and subtract mixed numbers
  • multiply and divide mixed numbers


Key Terms for this lesson:

  • mixed number