Exploring Improper Fractions and Mixed Numbers

What is a mixed number?

• A fraction where the denominator is greater than the numerator

• A whole number combined with a fraction

• A fraction where the numerator is greater than the denominator

• A decimal number

How can we represent fractions greater than one whole?

• Using decimals

• Using both mixed numbers and improper fractions

• Using only improper fractions

• Using only mixed numbers

What is 5/4 as a mixed number?

• 2 and 1/4

• 1 and 1/4

• 1 and 3/4

• 1 and 1/2

How many fourths are there in 1 and 1/4 pizzas?

• 5

• 7

• 6

• 4

If you have 2 whole pizzas and 3/8 of another pizza, what is the improper fraction representation?

• 16/8

• 19/8

• 17/8

• 18/8

What is 2 and 3/8 as an improper fraction?

• 16/8

• 19/8

• 17/8

• 18/8

How many eighths are there in 2 and 3/8 pizzas?

• 18

• 19

• 16

• 17

What is 3 and 1/2 as an improper fraction?

• 8/2

• 7/2

• 6/2

• 9/2

How many halves are there in 3 and 1/2 pizzas?

• 8

• 7

• 9

• 6

Which of the following is true about improper fractions?

• The numerator is greater than the denominator

• The numerator is equal to the denominator

• The numerator is a whole number

• The numerator is less than the denominator