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🍕 Matching Mixed Numbers to Models 🍕
A mixed number is a whole number and a fraction together! It’s like having a pizza with
some slices already eaten—it’s part full, part empty, but still delicious!
Let’s Break It Down Step by Step!
First comes the whole part, then comes the fraction part. Together
they make a mixed number!
Look at your model (like shapes or pictures).
Count how many wholes you see—these are the big pieces that are all filled in.
Check what’s left over—this will be the fraction part. The top number (numerator) tells you how many parts are
shaded, and the bottom number (denominator) tells you how many parts make
one whole.
Put them together: Whole + Fraction = Mixed Number!
Here’s an Example!
Imagine we have two circles:
One circle is completely shaded—that’s our whole.
The second circle has 3 out of 4 parts shaded—that’s our fraction: 3/4.
So, when we put it together, we get: 1 3/4.
Ta-da! That’s a mixed number!
Tips for Superhero Parents 🦸‍♂️🦸‍♀️
Teaching kids about mixed numbers can be fun if you use real-life examples:
Use food like pizzas, cookies, or pies to show wholes and fractions.
Draw simple shapes on paper and let them color in “parts” to match mixed numbers.
Sing silly songs: “One whole plus three-fourths makes ONE AND THREE-FOURTHS!”
Encourage questions—even silly ones—and celebrate every small win!
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