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Number and Operations — Fractions
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Lesson 9
Mixed Numbers
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Walter and his classmates are taking notes for a group report. Their
note cards are shown. What is the total amount of notes Walter’s
group has taken? Write an equation to show the mixed number.
Count the wholes.
There are 2 cards full of notes. 1 + 1 = 2
Count the parts.
1
1
1
2
There are two cards that are _ full of notes. _ + _ = _
3
3
3
3
2 = _
2
Add the wholes and the parts. 2 + _
2
3
3
1
1
2
So, 1 + 1 + _ + _ = 2_.
3
3
3
2
Walter’s group has taken notes on 2_ cards for their report.
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Practice
Write a mixed number for each shaded model.
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Lesson 9 My Homework541
Write a mixed number for each model.
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3.
Algebra Write an equation that represents each mixed
number as a sum of whole numbers and unit fractions.
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6. 1_
6
1
5. 4_
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Problem Solving
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7.
Use Number Sense There are 2 whole
bagels and three-fourths of a third bagel. Write a mixed
number that represents the amount of bagels.
8. There are 3 whole packages of pasta and one-third of a fourth
package of pasta. Write a mixed number that represents the
amount of packages.
Vocab
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Test Practice
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10. A kitten weighs four whole pounds and _ of a fifth pound.
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Which mixed number represents the kitten’s weight?
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B
2
3 _ pounds
3
1
4 _ pounds
3
C
D
2
4 _ pounds
3
2
5 _ pounds
3
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9. Write an example of a mixed number.