5.2
Improper Fractions
and
Mixed Numbers
Objectives:
- To change an improper fraction to a mixed number.
- To change a mixed number to an improper fraction.
Write a fraction that describes each model.
1.) Which fractions equal 1? Compare their numerators and denominators.
2.) Which fractions are less than 1? Compare their numerators and
denominators.
3.) Which fractions are greater than 1? Compare their numerators and
denominators.
4.) What is a rule that you can use to determine if a fraction is less than,
greater than or equal to 1 when only looking at the numerator and
denominators?
Improper Fraction - a fraction that has a ________________
greater than or equal to its denominator.
Mixed Number - shows the __________ of a whole number and a
fraction.
Changing a mixed number to an improper fraction
1. Multiply the denominator by the whole number.
2. Add the numerator to the number you got from step #1.
3. Write the result over the same denominator (which will ALWAYS
stay the same).
Write the mixed number as an improper fraction.
Write the mixed number as an improper fraction.
Changing an improper fraction to a mixed number
1. Divide the numerator by the denominator.
2. The number (whole) you have will be the whole number in the
mixed number.
3. Express the remainder as a fraction with the same denominator
and simplify.
Write
as a mixed number.
6
= 38 =
3
6
simplify here!
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Write each improper fraction as a mixed number.