Exploring Proper and Improper Fractions

Mrs. Fryfeld explains the difference between proper and improper fractions. Proper fractions have numerators smaller than denominators, while improper fractions have numerators larger than denominators. Examples of both types are provided, including visual representations. The video also covers converting improper fractions to mixed numbers, which combine whole numbers with proper fractions.

What is the main difference between a proper and an improper fraction?

• An improper fraction has a smaller numerator than denominator.

• A proper fraction has a smaller numerator than denominator.

• An improper fraction has a numerator equal to the denominator.

• A proper fraction has a larger numerator than denominator.

Which of the following is an example of a proper fraction?

• 5/3

• 7/4

• 2/5

• 9/8

In a proper fraction, what does the denominator represent?

• The number of parts being considered

• The total number of parts in the group

• The difference between numerator and denominator

• The sum of numerator and denominator

What is the numerator in the fraction 4/3?

• 7

• 4

• 1

• 3

In the humorous example, what does the dog represent?

• The mixed number

• The numerator

• The whole number

• The denominator

What is the value of the improper fraction 4/3 as a mixed number?

• 1 and 2/3

• 2 and 1/3

• 2 and 1/2

• 1 and 1/3

How many halves are being considered in the improper fraction 5/2?

• 2

• 5

• 3

• 7

What is the mixed number equivalent of the improper fraction 5/2?

• 2 and 1/3

• 2 and 1/2

• 1 and 1/2

• 3 and 1/2

What is a mixed number?

• A fraction with a numerator smaller than the denominator

• A whole number combined with a proper fraction

• A fraction with a numerator larger than the denominator

• A fraction with equal numerator and denominator

What is the improper fraction equivalent of 2 and 1/2?

• 3/2

• 5/2

• 4/2

• 6/2