Exploring Mixed Numbers and Improper Fractions

This video tutorial explores fractions, focusing on improper fractions and mixed numbers. It begins with a review of basic fraction vocabulary, including numerators and denominators. The tutorial then explains the difference between proper and improper fractions, followed by an introduction to mixed numbers. The video provides examples and demonstrates how to convert between mixed numbers and improper fractions using mathematical operations. It emphasizes viewing fractions as division problems to facilitate conversion. The tutorial concludes with practical examples to reinforce the concepts.

What is the top number of a fraction called?

• Decimal

• Denominator

• Numerator

• Integer

What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

• The total number of parts

• The number of parts taken

• The division of the fraction

• The multiplication factor

What type of fraction has the larger number on the top?

• Improper fraction

• Complex fraction

• Proper fraction

• Decimal fraction

Which fraction type has a smaller number on top?

• Improper fraction

• Proper fraction

• Mixed number

• Equivalent fraction

What is a mixed number?

• A fraction with a numerator larger than the denominator

• A fraction with no whole number

• A whole number combined with a fraction

• A number with mixed decimal places

How do you convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

• Subtract the numerator from the denominator

• Multiply the whole number by the denominator and add the numerator

• Add the numerator to the denominator

• Divide the numerator by the denominator

What is the result of converting 2 and a half to an improper fraction?

• 2/3

• 3/2

• 5/2

• 2/5

What is 5 and 8/9 as an improper fraction?

• 45/8

• 53/9

• 8/53

• 9/5

How is the mixed number 3 and 5/6 expressed as an improper fraction?

• 6/23

• 23/6

• 18/5

• 5/3

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

• Add and divide

• Divide and find the remainder

• Multiply and subtract

• Subtract and multiply