Converting Mixed and Improper Fractions

What is an improper fraction?

• A fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator.

• A fraction where the numerator is equal to the denominator.

• A fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator.

• A fraction that cannot be simplified.

Convert the improper fraction 14/6 to a mixed number.

• 2 1/2

• 2 1/3

• 3 1/4

• 1 2/3

What is the simplest form of the mixed number 4 2/4?

• 4 1/2

• 4 2/3

• 4 3/4

• 4 1/4

What is a mixed number?

• A number that consists of a whole number and a proper fraction.

• A number that is only a whole number.

• A number that is only a fraction.

• A number that consists of two whole numbers.

A whole number and a fraction together is called a ____

• mixed number

• whole fraction

• decimal number

• integer fraction

What is a proper fraction?

• A fraction where the numerator is greater than the denominator.

• A fraction where the numerator is equal to the denominator.

• A fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator.

• A fraction that cannot be simplified.

When the numerator is less than the denominator, it is called a ____

• proper fraction

• improper fraction

• mixed number

• whole number

When the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator, it is called a ____

• proper fraction

• mixed number

• improper fraction

• whole number

Convert the improper fraction 10/3 to a mixed number.

• 2 1/3

• 3 1/2

• 3 1/3

• 4 1/3

What is the first step in converting an improper fraction to a mixed number?

• Multiply the denominator by the whole number.

• Add the numerator to the denominator.

• Divide the numerator by the denominator.

• Subtract the denominator from the numerator.