Introduction to Fractions

• Improper Fraction

• Irrational Fraction

• Proper Fraction

• Mixed Number

Answer explanation

Mixed Numbers are the only type of fractions to have a whole number with a proper fraction together.

• Improper Fraction

• Irrational Fraction

• Proper Fraction

• Mixed Number

Answer explanation

Improper Fraction have a unique trait whereby the numerator is larger than or equal to the denomintor.

• Improper Fraction

• Irrational Fraction

• Proper Fraction

• Mixed Number

Answer explanation

Improper Fraction have a unique trait whereby the numerator is larger than or equal to the denomintor.

Which of the following fractions will have to be converted into a Mixed Number?

Answer explanation

Only Improper Fractions can be converted into Mixed Numbers.

Answer explanation

When converting from Improper to Mixed remember:

Quotient becomes Whole Number

Remainder becomes numerator

Divisor becomes the same denominator

Answer explanation

Reduce both the numerator and denominator using common factors. This could be the highest common factors or through the use of the prime numbers.

Answer explanation

To convert from Mixed to Improper remember the steps:

Multiple the Denominator with the Whole number.

Add the new product with the numerator.

State the new improper fraction by putting the answer over the same denominator.

Answer explanation

We can test if fractions are equivalent by using the calculator to have the numerator be divided by the denominator to get a value/amount. Fractions that give the same exact value are considered equivalent. Fractions that give different values are considered Not equivalent.

• 11

• 14

• 24

• 28

Answer explanation

When whole numbers are the same in both fraction ignore them and just work with the fractional part. Be reminded that what is doen to the numerator is also done to the denominator and vice versa.

• Equivalent

• Not Equivalent

Answer explanation

Convert fractions if possible to be the same type of fractions. Then use the calculator to divide the numerator by the denominator to get a vlaue/amount which you can compare and tell if the fractions are equivalent or not equivalent.