Fractions

Fractions
 Changing improper fractions to

Mixed numbers and Vice Versa
 Fractions in Simplest Form
 Addition of Dissimilar
fractions and Mixed Numbers
 Subtraction of fractions and

Mixed numbers
 Multiplication of fractions
 Division of fractions
Lesson 1: Changing improper fractions to mixed numbers
and vice versa
In order to convert an improper fraction to a mixed number, we need to divide
the numerator by the denominator. After the division, the mixed number is formed in
such a way that the quotient that is obtained becomes the whole number, the
remainder becomes the new numerator and the denominator remains the same. Let
us learn more about converting an improper fraction to mixed number in this lesson.
Conversion of Improper Fraction to Mixed Number
An improper fraction is a fraction in which the denominator is always less than

the numerator. For example, 9/2 is an improper fraction. A mixed fraction or a mixed
1
number is a combination of a whole number and a proper fraction. For example, 2
7
is a mixed number where 2 is the whole number and 1/7 is the proper fraction.
Example: Convert the improper fraction into a mixed number: 7/3
Solution: On dividing 7 by 3, we get 2 as the quotient and 1 as the remainder. Thus,

7/3 will be written as 2 1 as a mixed
3
number.
How to Convert Mixed Number to Improper Fraction?
As we already know that an improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is

more than the denominator and a mixed number consists of a whole number and a
proper fraction. So, while converting a mixed number into an improper fraction we
multiply the denominator by the whole number then add the product with the
numerator.
1
Example: Let us convert the mixed number, 5 to an improper fraction.
7
Solution: We will multiply the number 7 by 5 and the product is 7 × 5 = 35. To this,
we will add the numerator 1, which makes it 35 + 1 = 36. Now, 36 becomes the new
1
numerator and the denominator 7 remains the same. Therefore, 5 is changed to
7
an improper fraction and is written as 36/7.
Lesson 2: Fractions in simplest form

Simplest form of a fraction is the fraction, whose numerator and denominator
are relatively prime. It means the numerator (upper part or top) and denominator
(lower part or bottom) of the fraction does not have any common factor between
them, apart from 1.
A fraction is a value representing a part of a whole. The simplest form is also
called the reduced form of fraction. For example, ¾ is the simplest form of a fraction
that has a common factor equal to 1. But 2/4 is not the simplest form, because 2/4
can further be simplified and written as ½. Here, we can also say, ½ and 2/4
are equivalent fractions.
How to Find the Simplest Form of a Fraction?
A fraction is in simplest form when the top and bottom of the fraction are
whole numbers that are coprime to each other.
Finding the simplest form of any fraction is a simple method. We need to
simplify the numerator and denominator of the fraction by dividing both the
numerator and denominator by the greatest common factor that divides them
completely. After division both the numerator and denominator should remain whole
numbers. This method of simplifying fractions is also known as reducing fractions.
For example, if the fraction is ac/bc, then the simplified form of ac/bc will be
a/b, because the common factor ‘c’ is divided from both numerator and denominator.
ac/bc = a/b
Steps to Find Simplest Form
Learn the step-by-step method to simplify fractions here:
 Find the GCF of numerator and denominator of the fraction

 Divide the numerator and denominator by the produced GCF
 Write the simplified fraction of the given fraction
Let us solve examples based on simplification of fractions.
Simplify the fractions given below:
(i) 3/6
(ii) 2/10
Solution:
(i) 3/6
Let us find the GCF of 3 and 6.
GCF (3,6) = 3
So, 3/6 = (3 x 1)/(3 x 2) = ½
Hence, ½ is the solution.
(ii) 2/10
GCF of 2 and 10 is 2.
Therefore, we can write,
2/10 = (1 x 2) / (5 x 2)
Dividing both numerator and denominator by 2, we get;
2/10 = ⅕
Hence, ⅕ is the solution.
Lesson 3: Addition of Dissimilar fractions and Mixed

Numbers
Lesson 4: Subtraction of Dissimilar fractions and Mixed
Numbers
Lesson 5: Multiplication of Fractions
Multiplying Fractions
Multiply the tops, multiply the bottoms.
There are 3 simple steps to multiply fractions
1. Multiply the top numbers (the numerators).
2. Multiply the bottom numbers (the denominators).
3. Simplify the fraction if needed.
Example:
1
2
x 2
5
Step 1: Multiply the top numbers
1
2
x 2
5
= 1
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x
Lesson 6: Division of Fractions

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 Changing improper fractions to

 Fractions in Simplest Form

 Subtraction of fractions and

Conversion of Improper Fraction to Mixed Number

An improper fraction is a fraction in which the denominator is always less than

Example: Convert the improper fraction into a mixed number: 7/3

Solution: On dividing 7 by 3, we get 2 as the quotient and 1 as the remainder. Thus,

How to Convert Mixed Number to Improper Fraction?

As we already know that an improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is

Lesson 2: Fractions in simplest form

 Find the GCF of numerator and denominator of the fraction

Lesson 3: Addition of Dissimilar fractions and Mixed

Multiply the tops, multiply the bottoms.

There are 3 simple steps to multiply fractions

1. Multiply the top numbers (the numerators).

2. Multiply the bottom numbers (the denominators).

3. Simplify the fraction if needed.

Step 1: Multiply the top numbers

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