Mixed Numbers & Improper Fractions

Objectives Objective: We will convert improper fractions to mixed numbers and mixed numbers to improper fractions. Language Objective: We will use key words convert, mixed number, and improper fraction.

Vocabulary convert – to change from one form to another mixed number – a whole number and a fraction improper fraction – a fraction larger than one whole; the numerator is larger than the denominator

Mixed Numbers A mixed number has a part that is a whole and a part that is a fraction. 3 1 = 4

Mixed Number → Improper Fraction Multiply the whole number times the denominator Add your answer to the numerator Put that number over the denominator Add the numerator Put that number over the denominator Multiply the whole number times the denominator + 1 5 2 2 2 x 1 5 2 = 2 2

Convert the mixed number to an improper fraction: 1 9 4 2 2

Convert the mixed number to an improper fraction: 2 20 6 3 3

Convert the mixed number to an improper fraction: 2 17 3 5 5

Convert the mixed number to an improper fraction: 3 19 4 4 4

Convert the mixed number to an improper fraction: 1 19 6 3 3

Convert the mixed number to an improper fraction: 3 43 8 5 5

Do some in your book… 7 6 2 3 5 3 3 8 4 4 9 6 4 5 1 9 8 5