Mixed Numbers to Improper Fractions

Mixed Numbers to Improper Fractions

Grade 6th Grade · Math · 45 min

What's Included

Learning Objective

I can convert mixed numbers to improper fractions.

Warm-Up Video

Math with Mr. J · 4:15

Mixed Numbers to Improper Fractions | Math with Mr. J

Guided Notes

3 key concepts

  • 1

    An improper fraction has a numerator that is greater than or equal to the denominator.

  • 2

    To convert a mixed number to an improper fraction, multiply the whole number by the denominator, then add the numerator; place the result over the original denominator.

  • 3

    The mixed number 5 and 1/4 can be converted to an improper fraction by multiplying 5 by 4, adding 1, and placing that over 4, resulting in 21/4.

Practice Questions

10 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer

Exit Ticket

Quick comprehension check

Convert the mixed number 6 ⅔ to an improper fraction. Show your work.

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