Converting Mixed Numbers to Improper Fractions

What is a mixed number?

• A fraction with a numerator larger than the denominator

• A whole number combined with a fraction

• A fraction with a numerator smaller than the denominator

• A decimal number

Tags

CCSS.3.NF.A.3C

Which of the following is an example of a mixed number?

• 0.75

• 7/4

• 5 and 2/9

• 2.5

Tags

CCSS.3.NF.A.3C

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

• Add the numerator to the denominator

• Multiply the denominator by the whole number

• Subtract the numerator from the denominator

• Divide the numerator by the whole number

In the first example, what is the result of multiplying 4 by 7?

• 28

• 14

• 21

• 30

Tags

CCSS.3.OA.A.1

In the first example, what is the improper fraction form of 4 and 2/7?

• 30/7

• 28/7

• 34/7

• 32/7

In the second example, what is the result of multiplying 9 by 5?

• 50

• 45

• 40

• 35

Tags

CCSS.3.OA.A.1

What is the improper fraction form of 5 and 2/9?

• 47/9

• 45/9

• 49/9

• 43/9

In the third example, what is the result of multiplying 12 by 3?

• 24

• 30

• 36

• 42

Tags

CCSS.3.OA.A.1

What is the improper fraction form of 3 and 7/12?

• 40/12

• 47/12

• 43/12

• 45/12

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

• Divide the numerator by the denominator

• Rewrite the fraction with the new numerator and original denominator

• Subtract the numerator from the denominator

• Multiply the numerator by the whole number