Fractions
Mixed and Improper Fractions
Mixed Fraction
A mixed fraction consists of a whole number and a fraction together.
Examples:
Improper Fraction
An improper fraction is a fraction in which the numerator is greater than the denominator.
Examples:
Express an Improper Fraction as a Mixed Fraction
Improper fractions can be expressed as mixed fractions using division.
To change a fraction from improper to mixed:
- Divide the denominator into the numerator.
- Put the remainder over the denominator.
- Write the mixed fraction as the division result and the remainder over the denominator
Example:
Practice:
Change the following improper fractions to mixed fractions.
Express a Mixed Fraction as an Improper Fraction
Mixed fractions can be expressed as improper fractions.
To change a fraction from mixed to improper:
- Multiply the denominator and the whole number.
- Add the numerator to the product from Step 1.
- Write the result from Step 2 over the denominator
Example:
Practice:
Change the following mixed fractions to improper fractions.
