1. Mixed Numbers and Improper Fractions

2. This page in your math journal should be called Mixed numbers and Improper Fractions. Be sure to add it to the table of contents and number the page.

3. Warm-Up Write what you know about fractions greater than 1 whole

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9. Problem B The math club divided their 10 mile section into 2 mile segments that were assigned to the group members. Adrian and Ellie’s section starts at the 2 mile point. If they start at the 2 mile point and clean for 5/3 miles, how far are they from the start of the math club section. How many more miles of their 2 mile section are left to clean?

10. Problem C The drama club’s stretch of highway is very hilly and filled with litter. Working their hardest, club members can clean 1 2/3 miles each day. How far will they be at the end of the second day? At this rate, how many days will it take them to clean their 10 mile section? Jacki says that in four days they can clean 19/3 miles. Thomas says they can clean 6 2/3 miles in four days. Who is right? Why

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15. With your table, compare and contrast these two fractions: 2 What kind of “rule” or “strategy” can you come up with for changing the form from mixed number to improper fractions?