Converting Improper to Mixed Fractions
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Objective
I can convert improper fractions to mixed fractions.
Part 1 of 3
Key concepts
3 concepts
- 1
Improper fractions have a numerator that is greater than or equal to the denominator, representing quantities equal to or exceeding one whole.
- 2
To convert an improper fraction to a mixed fraction, you first divide the numerator by the denominator.
- 3
The quotient from the division becomes the whole number, the remainder becomes the new numerator, and the original denominator is retained.
Part 2 of 3
Practice
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Convert the improper fraction 47/6 into a mixed fraction.
Explain why converting an improper fraction to a mixed fraction can be more practical for interpreting values in real-world contexts, using an example not provided in the reading passage.
Part 3 of 3
Exit ticket
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“Convert the improper fraction 23/4 into a mixed fraction, showing all steps.”
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