Improper Fractions and Mixed Numbers

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Objective

I can change improper fractions to mixed numbers.

Part 1 of 4

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Part 2 of 4

Key concepts

3 concepts

  1. 1

    An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is larger than the denominator.

  2. 2

    To convert an improper fraction to a mixed number, divide the denominator into the numerator; the quotient is the whole number, and the remainder is the numerator of the fractional part.

  3. 3

    The mixed number 1 and 3/4 means one whole plus 3 pieces that are each 1/4.

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Practice

3 questions

1

What is the mixed number equivalent to 9/5?

2

Express the improper fraction 11/3 as a mixed number.

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Exit ticket

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Change the improper fraction ¹¹⁄₃ to a mixed number. Show your work.

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