Converting Mixed Numbers and Improper Fractions

What makes a fraction improper?

• The numerator is larger than the denominator.

• The numerator is equal to the denominator.

• The numerator is smaller than the denominator.

• The fraction is negative.

Why might someone prefer a mixed number over an improper fraction?

• Mixed numbers are always larger.

• Improper fractions are harder to calculate.

• Mixed numbers are easier to visualize.

• Mixed numbers are always smaller.

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

• Divide the numerator by the denominator.

• Subtract the fraction from the whole number.

• Multiply the whole number by the denominator.

• Add the whole number to the fraction.

In the mixed number 5 and 3/4, what is the improper fraction form?

• 20/4

• 23/4

• 5/4

• 3/4

What is the improper fraction form of 2 and 5/6?

• 5/6

• 17/6

• 12/6

• 7/6

What does the fraction bar in an improper fraction represent?

• Division

• Multiplication

• Addition

• Subtraction

When converting an improper fraction to a mixed number, what does the quotient represent?

• The numerator

• The denominator

• The whole number part

• The remainder

In the improper fraction 13/5, what is the mixed number form?

• 2 and 3/5

• 3 and 2/5

• 5 and 2/3

• 2 and 5/3

What is the remainder when 13 is divided by 5?

• 2

• 1

• 3

• 4

How can you check if your conversion from improper fraction to mixed number is correct?

• By adding the numerator and denominator.

• By converting it back to an improper fraction.

• By dividing the numerator by the denominator.

• By multiplying the whole number by the denominator.