Converting Fractions

Converting Fractions

Fractions

Mixed Number vs. Improper

Example of a Mixed Number

Example of an Improper Fraction

HOW TO CONVERT FRACTIONS

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What did we learn?

Lets try it out! Everyone takes 30 seconds and try to convert the below improper fraction to a mixed number!

12/5 =

32/5 =

29/7 =

Practice continued! What is different about the below problems compared to the previous slide?

 $4\ \frac{7}{11}$  =

 $1\ \frac{4}{9}\ \$ =

When converting fractions, think about what you want to convert them to! Improper Fractions or Mixed Numbers. You can use both forms to help you, just think about which form makes sense and allows you to solve!

When you solve a word problem, it is best to have all the fractions in the same form so you need to be able to convert!

ANY QUESTIONS???