Converting Mixed Numbers and Improper Fractions

The video tutorial explains how to convert mixed numbers to improper fractions and vice versa. It outlines a three-step process for each conversion type, providing multiple examples to illustrate the methods. The tutorial emphasizes understanding the relationship between numerators and denominators in both mixed and improper fractions.

What is a mixed number?

• A number with a whole part and a decimal part

• A number with a whole part and a fraction part

• A number with only a fraction part

• A number with only a whole part

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

• Subtract the numerator from the denominator

• Divide the whole number by the denominator

• Multiply the whole number by the denominator

• Add the numerator to the denominator

In the first example, what is the improper fraction of 3 and 2/5?

• 15/2

• 17/3

• 17/5

• 15/5

In the second example, what is the improper fraction of 5 and 11/18?

• 101/18

• 90/18

• 101/11

• 90/11

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

• Add the numerator to the denominator

• Divide the whole number by the numerator

• Multiply the whole number by the numerator

• Copy the denominator from the original mixed number

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

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What defines an improper fraction?

• The denominator is greater than the numerator

• The numerator is greater than the denominator

• The numerator is equal to the denominator

• The numerator is less than the denominator

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

• Add the numerator to the denominator

• Subtract the numerator from the denominator

• Divide the numerator by the denominator

• Multiply the numerator by the denominator

In the first example, what is the mixed number of 23/20?

• 1 and 20/3

• 20 and 3/1

• 3 and 1/20

• 1 and 3/20

In the second example, what is the mixed number of 35/8?

• 4 and 3/8

• 4 and 8/35

• 3 and 4/8

• 8 and 4/35

In the third example, what is the mixed number of 79/5?

• 5 and 15/4

• 4 and 15/5

• 15 and 5/4

• 15 and 4/5