Exploring Improper Fractions and Mixed Numbers

What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

• The difference between numerator and denominator

• The total value of the fraction

• The number of parts the whole is divided into

• The number of parts we are counting

Which of the following is a proper fraction?

• 7/3

• 5/4

• 9/8

• 3/4

What is the value of an improper fraction?

• Between 0 and 1

• Greater than 1

• Less than 0

• Equal to 1

How is a mixed number typically written?

• As a decimal

• As a whole number and a fraction combined

• As a fraction with a larger numerator

• As two separate fractions

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

• Subtract the numerator from the denominator

• Divide the numerator by the whole number

• Multiply the denominator by the whole number

• Add the numerator to the denominator

If you have the mixed number 2 4/5, what is the improper fraction?

• 14/5

• 10/5

• 9/5

• 12/5

What is the improper fraction for the mixed number 3 1/2?

• 5/2

• 6/2

• 7/2

• 8/2

How do you convert 12/9 to a mixed number?

• Divide 12 by 9, take the quotient as the whole number and the remainder as the numerator

• Add 9 to 12, take the sum as the whole number and the remainder as the numerator

• Multiply 12 by 9, take the product as the whole number and the remainder as the numerator

• Subtract 9 from 12, take the difference as the whole number and the remainder as the numerator

What is the mixed number for the improper fraction 11/4?

• 2 3/4

• 2 1/4

• 2 2/4

• 2 4/4

What is the improper fraction for the mixed number 1 3/8?

• 8/8

• 11/8

• 10/8

• 9/8