3.6) \( \frac{9}{2}= \)

The fraction \( \frac{9}{2} \) can be expressed as a mixed number. If you divide 9 by 2, you get 4 with a remainder of 1, which means you can also write it as \( 4 \frac{1}{2} \). A great way to visualize this is to think of it as having 4 whole parts and one-half extra! In a real-world context, this fraction can represent something like 9 cookies being shared among 2 friends. Each friend would get 4 cookies, and there would be 1 cookie left over, which could be split in half for a sweet treat!