• concepts of mixed numbers and improper fractions

• expressing an improper fraction as a mixed number, and vice versa, Denominators of given fractions should not exceed 12

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Fractions Mixed Fractions

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Mixed Fractions

is also called "Mixed Numbers”.

A Mixed Fraction is

a whole number and a proper fraction

Mixed Fractions

A Mixed Fraction is

a whole number and a proper fraction combined.

For example,

1⅞ , 2¼, 14½

Summary

• Did you notice that the example is made up of a whole number and a proper fraction together?

• Therefore, it is called a "mixed" fraction (or mixed number).

Naming the parts

2 1 5

Whole number

Numerator

Denominator

Three Types of Fractions

There are three types of fraction:

1⅞ ⅞ ⅞ 1

proper fraction improper fraction mixed fraction

Mixed Fractions or Improper Fractions

You can use either an improper fraction or a mixed fraction to show the same amount.

1⅞ = 15

8

Mixed Fractions or Improper Fractions

You can use either an improper fraction or a mixed fraction to show the same amount.

1⅞ = 15

8 1 whole = 8 parts

Multiply the whole number by the denominator:

1 × 8 = 8

Add the numerator to that:

8 + 7 = 15

Then write that down above the denominator,

like this:

1⅞ = 15

8 x

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Convert to an improper fraction

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Divide the whole number by the denominator:

15 ÷ 8 = 1 with remainder of 7

Place the remainder above the denominator

like this:

1⅞ = 15

8

Convert to a mixed fraction

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