Mixed Numbers and Improper Fractions
6th Grade · Math · 30 min
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Learning Objective
I can convert mixed numbers to improper fractions and improper fractions to mixed numbers.
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Mixed numbers contain a whole number and a fraction, and can be converted to improper fractions to make calculations easier.
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To convert a mixed number to an improper fraction, multiply the denominator by the whole number, then add the numerator; write this result over the original denominator.
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To convert an improper fraction to a mixed number, divide the numerator by the denominator; the quotient is the whole number, and the remainder becomes the numerator over the original denominator.
