Fractions

Front

What is a mixed number?

Back

A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction, such as 2 1/4.

Front

How do you convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

Back

Multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place the result over the original denominator.

Front

Convert the mixed number 3 4/9 to an improper fraction.

Back

31/9

Front

Convert the mixed number 2 1/4 to an improper fraction.

Back

9/4

Front

What is an improper fraction?

Back

An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator, such as 9/4.

Front

What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as a/b, where 'a' is the numerator and 'b' is the denominator.

Front

What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator represents the number of parts we have.

Front

What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

Back

The denominator represents the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

Front

If Carl walks 1/5 mile on each of 2 streets, how far does he walk in total?

Back

2/5 mile.

Front

Does Carl reach his goal of walking at least 1/2 mile if he walks 2/5 mile?

Back

No.