Mixed Numbers

1. Mixed Numbers

2. Converting Improper Fractions to Mixed Numbers • An improper fraction is one where the numerator is larger than the denominator. • To convert an improper fraction to a mixed number follow these 3 steps… • Divide the numerator by the denominator • Turn your remainder into a fraction • Reduce your fraction to simplest form

3. 17 6

4. Converting Mixed Numbers to Improper Fractions • A mixed number is a special fraction that has a whole number and a fraction. • To convert a mixed number to an improper fractionfollow the recycling method… • Multiply the denominator by the whole number. • Add the numerator to the product found in the previous step. • Place your sum found in step 2 over the original denominator of your mixed number.

5. Recycling Method + = *

6. Don’t Get M.A.D. M. A. D. Multiply the whole number times the denominator. Add the numerator to your product. Denominator is the same as the original improper fraction.

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8. 17 6

9. 13 4

10. 3 1 2

11. 4 1 2

12. 9 2

13. 14 7

14. 2

15. 3 1 6

16. 19 6

17. 15 8

18. 1 7 8

19. Let’s Try Some On Your Own • You Need… • wipe-off marker • wipe-off board • Your brain… if not your notes will work fine

20. 8 3 4

21. 35 4

22. 5 6 10

23. 56 10

24. 7 7

25. 1

26. 2 4 7

27. 18 7

28. 45 10

29. 4 1 5 2 10

30. 51 4 9

31. 463 9

32. 98 5

33. 19 3 5