Improper Fractions

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What is an improper fraction?

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An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator (top number) is greater than or equal to the denominator (bottom number). For example, 5/4 and 7/7 are improper fractions.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3C

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Convert the mixed number 3 1/2 to an improper fraction.

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3 1/2 = 7/2 (Multiply the whole number by the denominator and add the numerator: 3*2 + 1 = 7).

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What is the improper fraction for the shaded area if it is 13 parts shaded out of 6 equal parts?

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The improper fraction is 13/6.

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CCSS.3.G.A.2

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How do you identify an improper fraction from a set of options?

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Look for the fraction where the numerator is larger than the denominator.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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What is the improper fraction for the shaded area if it is 11 parts shaded out of 3 equal parts?

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The improper fraction is 11/3.

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CCSS.3.G.A.2

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What is the improper fraction for the shaded area if it is 7 parts shaded out of 4 equal parts?

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The improper fraction is 7/4.

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CCSS.3.G.A.2

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What is the improper fraction for the shaded area if it is 9 parts shaded out of 5 equal parts?

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The improper fraction is 9/5.

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CCSS.3.G.A.2

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What is the improper fraction for the shaded area if it is 29 parts shaded out of 6 equal parts?

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The improper fraction is 29/6.

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CCSS.3.G.A.2

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

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Divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder is the new numerator over the original denominator.

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What is the improper fraction for the shaded area if it is 10 parts shaded out of 6 equal parts?

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The improper fraction is 10/6.

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CCSS.3.G.A.2