• concepts of mixed numbers and improper fractions
• expressing an improper fraction as a mixed number, and vice versa, Denominators of given fractions should not exceed 12
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Fractions Improper Fractions
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Naming the parts
2 1 5
Whole number
Numerator
Denominator
Three Types of Fractions
There are three types of fraction:
1⅞ ⅞ ⅞ 1
proper fraction improper fraction mixed fraction
Mixed Fractions or Improper Fractions
You can use either an improper fraction or a mixed fraction to show the same amount.
1⅞ = 15
8
Mixed Fractions or Improper Fractions
You can use either an improper fraction or a mixed fraction to show the same amount.
1⅞ = 15
8 1 whole = 8 parts
Multiply the whole number by the denominator:
1 × 8 = 8
Add the numerator to that:
8 + 7 = 15
Then write that down above the denominator,
like this:
1⅞ = 15
8 x
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Convert to an improper fraction
Converting Mixed Fractions to Improper Fractions
1. Multiply the whole number part by the fraction's denominator.
2. Add that to the numerator 3. Write that result on top of the denominator.
To convert a mixed fraction to an improper fraction, follow these steps:
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Divide the whole number by the denominator:
15 ÷ 8 = 1 with remainder of 7
Place the remainder above the denominator
like this:
1⅞ = 15
8
Convert to a mixed fraction
1. Divide the numerator by the denominator. 2. Write down the whole number answer 3. Then write down any remainder above the
denominator.
Converting Improper Fractions to Mixed Fractions
To convert an improper fraction to a mixed fraction, follow these steps:
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1. Convert into mixed fraction. 11
8
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1. Convert into mixed fraction. 11
8
Divide the whole number by the denominator:
11 ÷ 8 = 1 with remainder of 3
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1. Convert into mixed fraction. 11
8 Divide the whole number by the denominator:
11 ÷ 8 = 1 with remainder of 3
Place the remainder above the denominator
like this:
3
8 1
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2. Convert into mixed fraction. 29
7
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2. Convert into mixed fraction. 29
7
Divide the whole number by the denominator:
29 ÷ 7 = 4 with remainder of 1
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2. Convert into mixed fraction. 29
7
Divide the whole number by the denominator:
29 ÷ 7 = 4 with remainder of 1
Place the remainder above the denominator
like this:
1
7 4
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