Change between Mixed #’s & Improper Fractions

Write each fraction in simplest form.

1.

2.

3.

4.

40

30

15

10

48

8

28

12

Mixed Number:

The sum of a whole number and a fraction less than 1.

“Improper” Fraction:

A fraction with top bigger than the bottom.

6

13

X 6

19

= 18

18 + 1

Write as an improper fraction.

Multiply the whole number by the denominator.5(6) = 30

Add the numerator to the product.1 + 30 = 31

Put the total over the original denominator:

615

6

31

6

19

6

13

Write as a mixed number.

Divide the numerator by the denominator.

Write the mixed number:

5

17

523

214

325

1091

2

21

6

17

5

32

What is the process for converting a mixed number to an improper fraction?