Proper Fractions, Improper Fractions, and Mixed Numbers
Proper Fractions, Improper Fractions, and Mixed Numbers
Proper Fractions, Improper Fractions, and Mixed Numbers
Improper Fractions,
and Mixed Numbers
Learning Targets
● I can visualize proper fractions, improper fractions,
and mixed numbers.
Fraction Bars
Use the arrow buttons to Photo or any supporting media
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Example:
The numerator tells us the
number of parts being
considered.
Example:
Example:
Example 1: Write the figure below as an improper fraction
and as a mixed number.
Example 1: Write the figure below as an improper fraction
and as a mixed number.
Solution:
a. as an Improper fraction
Count the total number of shaded parts. This will be the
numerator of the fraction.
Solution:
a. as an Improper fraction
Count the number of parts in one whole and this will be the
denominator.
One whole rectangle is divided into
8 equal parts.
Example 1: Write the figure below as an improper fraction
Solution:
a. as an Improper fraction
Solution:
b. as a Mixed number
Count the number of whole parts
and then affix the remaining fraction.
Solution:
Solution:
Solution:
Example 2: Write the figure below as an improper fraction
Solution:
Change to a mixed number.
Count the number of whole parts and
then affix the remaining fraction.
Solution:
Alternative method: Change to a mixed number.
Divide the numerator by the denominator. There is one 11 in
18, thus
The quotient is 1.
The divisor is 11.
The remainder is 7.
Example 3: Write the figure below as an improper fraction
Solution:
Form the mixed number. The
quotient will be the whole number,
the remainder will be the numerator
and the divisor is the denominator.
ACTIVITY 2:
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Quiz:
Proper Fractions
2 Fractions that are less than one. The numerator is less than the denominator
3
Improper Fraction
3 Fractions that are greater than one. The numerator is greater than the
denominator
Mixed Number
4 It is a combination of a whole number and a proper fraction.
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Group Practice: To be done in groups of 4.
Mia and her friend ordered 2 pizzas. Each pizza was sliced
into 8 equal parts. They ate four slices and the rest were
taken out. How many slices did Mia take out? Express the
answer as improper fraction.
● How do you identify proper fractions, improper fractions,
and mixed numbers?