Improper Fractions and Mixed Numbers
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Objective
I can convert improper fractions to mixed numbers and explain the process.
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Key concepts
3 concepts
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A mixed number includes a whole number and a fraction, while an improper fraction has a numerator larger than its denominator.
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To convert a mixed number to an improper fraction, multiply the denominator by the whole number, then add the numerator to get the new numerator, keeping the same denominator.
- 3
To convert an improper fraction to a mixed number, divide the numerator by the denominator; the quotient is the whole number, and the remainder is the numerator of the fractional part.
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Practice
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Explain the difference between a mixed number and an improper fraction. Give an example of each.
Convert the following mixed number to an improper fraction: 3 and 2/5. Show your work.
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Exit ticket
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“Convert the improper fraction ¹⁷⁄₅ to a mixed number. Show your work, including how you found the whole number and remainder.”
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