Converting Improper Fractions to Mixed Numbers

The video tutorial explains the difference between proper and improper fractions, focusing on how to convert improper fractions into mixed numbers. It introduces the concept of using division to simplify this process and provides several examples to illustrate the method. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of practice in mastering the conversion technique.

What is a proper fraction?

• A fraction where the numerator is greater than the denominator

• A fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator

• A fraction where the denominator is zero

• A fraction where the numerator is equal to the denominator

What does the improper fraction 6/4 represent?

• Four wholes and two quarters

• One whole and two quarters

• Two wholes and one quarter

• Six whole parts

What is the fastest method to convert an improper fraction to a mixed number?

• Using division

• Using addition

• Using multiplication

• Using subtraction

How many times does 2 go into 7 in the fraction 7/2?

• 5 times

• 4 times

• 3 times

• 2 times

What is the remainder when 7 is divided by 2?

• 3

• 2

• 1

• 0

Convert 8/3 to a mixed number.

• 3 and 1/3

• 3 and 2/3

• 2 and 1/3

• 2 and 2/3

Convert 14/5 to a mixed number.

• 2 and 3/5

• 2 and 4/5

• 2 and 2/5

• 2 and 1/5

Convert 18/7 to a mixed number.

• 2 and 4/7

• 2 and 1/7

• 2 and 2/7

• 2 and 3/7

What should you do after learning the trick to convert improper fractions?

• Ignore it

• Teach others

• Practice more problems

• Forget about it