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Mixed Numbers
and
Improper Fractions
http://www.brainpop.com/math/numbersandoperations/mixednumbers/
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Mixed number: indicates the sum of a whole number and a fraction
Improper fractions: the numerators are greater than or equal to the denominators
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Drag each fraction onto it's label. If correct, the number will disappear, if incorrect, the number will return to it's place.
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In order to change a mixed number into an improper fraction, multiply the whole number and the denominator. Then, add the numerator. The denominator stays the same.
7 /2 1
2 x 7 + 1
2
15
2
Click on the star for the answer...
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13 /5 4
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5 x 13 + 4
5
69
5
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7 /7 3
52
7
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Drag the fractions through the magic tunnel to change them from mixed numbers to improper fractions.
5 35 28
5
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8 47 60
7
6 61
5 11
11
2
79
4
2 13
65
9
30
13
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In order to change an improper fraction into a mixed number, divide the numerator by the denominator and express the remainder as a fraction.
23
6
23 ÷ 6 = 3 r5
3
5
6
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16
5
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16 ÷ 5 = 3 r1
3
1
5
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9
8
1
1
8
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Drag the fractions through the magic tunnel to change them from improper fractions to mixed numbers.
/13 110/13
23
/5 24/5
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14
/2 51/2
11
/9 11/3
12
/24 211/24
59
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Today, we're going to have a math workshop. That means that you have a packet of worksheets to complete by yourself or with a partner. These worksheets cover mixed numbers and improper fractions, reducing fractions (simplifying them by finding the smallest equivalent fraction), and ordering fractions from least to greatest.
Do your best to finish today. If you don't finish, you may have some time tomorrow to get these done.
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