SS 4.5 Lesson

SS 4.5 Lesson

Common fractions: Converting mixed numbers to improper fractions

Fractions

Get a piece of paper, scissors, and a pencil

Fractions

Fold the paper lengthwise into four equal parts

Mixed numbers

How can we use our strips of paper to show 2 3/4?

Mixed numbers

How can we use our strips of paper to show 3 1/4?

Multiple Choice

What mixed number do these bars represent?

• 1 4/6

• 3 1/2

• 2 2/5

• 2 4/5

Multiple Choice

What improper fraction do these bars represent?

• 9/5

• 17/5

• 14/5

• 21/5

Open Ended

What does the denominator of a fraction tell you?

Open Ended

What does the numerator of a fraction tell you?

Multiple Choice

Two wholes and 3 one-eighths is how many one-eights in total?

• 19/8

• 20/8

• 10/8

• 15/8

Open Ended

What are the steps to turn a mixed number into an improper fraction?