2. NUMBER THEORY 2.1. FRACTIONS

2.1.3. MIXED NUMBERS AND IMPROPER FRACTIONS

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Objectives

By the end of this lesson, you Understand the meaning of the term

improper fraction. Understand the meaning of the term

mixed number. Can convert improper fractions to

mixed numbers. Can convert mixed numbers to

improper fractions.

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What is a Mixed Number? A number that contains both

a whole number and a fraction

Worksheet: Mixed Numbers

For each set of shapes, write BOTH the mixed number and the improper fraction!

Changing Improper Fractions to Mixed Numbers

Changing Improper Fractions to Mixed Numbers To change an improper fraction to a

mixed number, divide the numerator by the denominator The number of times the denominator goes

into the numerator evenly is the whole number

The remainder is put back over the denominator as the fraction

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Changing Mixed Numbers Into Improper Fractions

Mixed Numbers toImproper Fractions

To convert a mixed number to an improper fraction, Multiply the whole number times the

denominator Add that to the numerator and put that

as the new numerator

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Worksheet: Improper Fractions and Mixed Numbers

Worksheet: Mixed Fractions Number Line

Objectives

By the end of this lesson, you Understand the meaning of the term

improper fraction. Understand the meaning of the term

mixed number. Can convert improper fractions to

mixed numbers. Can convert mixed numbers to

improper fractions.

ANY QUESTIONS?

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