Mixed Numbers and Improper Fractions on the Number Line

The video tutorial explains how fractions represent parts of a whole and how to use a number line to visualize them. It introduces mixed numbers, which combine whole numbers and fractions, and demonstrates how to convert them into improper fractions. The tutorial also covers counting parts on a number line to understand improper fractions better.

How is the fraction 3/4 represented on a number line?

• By marking three parts from 1

• By marking four parts from 0

• By dividing the space between whole numbers into three equal parts

• By dividing the space between whole numbers into four equal parts

What is a mixed number?

• A number that is only a fraction

• A number that is only a whole number

• A number that combines a whole number and a fraction

• A number that is greater than 1

How can the mixed number 1 and 3/4 be expressed?

• As 3/4 plus 1

• As 1 minus 3/4

• As 1 plus 3/4

• As 3/4 minus 1

What is the improper fraction equivalent of the mixed number 2 and 1/4?

• 5/4

• 7/4

• 11/4

• 9/4

Why is 9/4 considered an improper fraction?

• Because the numerator is smaller than the denominator

• Because the numerator is equal to the denominator

• Because the numerator is larger than the denominator

• Because it cannot be represented on a number line