Fractions Greater Than 1

Fractions Greater Than 1

Lesson 4

What would you name this fraction?

How many pieces are in each whole?

How many pieces are shaded?

What else could we name this fraction?

How many whole rectangles are shaded?

What fraction of the other rectangle is shaded?

Poll

How would this image be written as an improper fraction?

• 5/4

• 4/5

• 1 1/4

• 4/4

Improper fractions:

The numerator is larger than the denominator.

The value of the fraction is greater than one whole.

Poll

How would this image be written as an mixed number?

• 5/4

• 4/5

• 1 1/4

• 4/4

Mixed Number

A mixed number has a whole number and a fraction.

Fractions greater than 1

You may write them as an improper fraction.

You may write them as a mixed number.