A number that includes both an integer and a fraction is referred to as a ______ number?

A number that includes both an integer and a fraction is referred to as a mixed number. A mixed number consists of a whole number component and a fractional component, such as 2 1/2, where 2 is the whole number, and 1/2 is the fraction. This representation allows for a clear understanding of quantities that exceed whole numbers while still incorporating fractional parts.

In contrast, a whole number refers solely to non-negative integers (0, 1, 2, 3, etc.) without any fractional components. A proper fraction is defined as a fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator, such as 3/4, and does not have an integer component. Real numbers encompass all rational and irrational numbers, including whole numbers, fractions, and decimals, but do not specifically denote the combination of an integer and a fraction as a mixed number does.