Question

multiple choice question
the number $4\frac{1}{2}$ is which type of number or fraction?
\bigcirc improper
\bigcirc proper
\bigcirc mixed number

Explanation:

A mixed number combines a whole number and a proper fraction. $4\frac{1}{2}$ has the whole number 4 and the proper fraction $\frac{1}{2}$. A proper fraction has a numerator smaller than the denominator, and an improper fraction has a numerator greater than or equal to the denominator, which does not describe $4\frac{1}{2}$ directly.

Answer:

C. mixed number