Mixed Numbers and Improper Fractions

Mixed Numbers and Improper Fractions

Grade 6th Grade · Math · 30 min

What's Included

Learning Objective

I can convert mixed numbers to improper fractions and improper fractions to mixed numbers.

Warm-Up Video

Mrs. Casias Math · 4:51

Converting Improper Fractions & Mixed Numbers | 7th Grade Math Lesson

Guided Notes

3 key concepts

  • 1

    Mixed numbers contain a whole number and a fraction, and can be converted to improper fractions to make calculations easier.

  • 2

    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.

  • 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 becomes the numerator over the original denominator.

Practice Questions

3 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer

Exit Ticket

Quick comprehension check

Convert the mixed number 8 ⅖ to an improper fraction. Show your work.

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