Bell Ringer 1.What are the three key words for dividing fractions? 2.Solve these equations:

Mixed Numbers & Improper Fractions

Objectives Objective: We will convert improper fractions to mixed numbers and mixed numbers to improper fractions. Language Objective: We will use key words convert, mixed number, and improper fraction.

Vocabulary convert – to change from one form to another mixed number – a whole number and a fraction improper fraction – a fraction larger than one whole; the numerator is larger than the denominator

Mixed Numbers A mixed number has a part that is a whole and a part that is a fraction. = 1 3 4

Write the mixed number: =

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Mixed Number → Improper Fraction 1.Multiply the whole number times the denominator 2.Add your answer to the numerator 3.Put that number over the denominator = 5 2 Multiply the whole number times the denominator Add the numerator x + 5 Put that number over the denominator 2

Convert the mixed number to an improper fraction: 1 2 4

2 3 6

2 5 3

3 4 4

1 3 6

3 5 8

Improper Fractions A fraction in which the numerator is greater than the denominator. = 8 4

Write the improper fraction: =

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Improper Fraction → Mixed Number 1.Divide the numerator by the denominator 2.Put the remainder over the denominator = R 1 Divide the numerator by the denominator Write the remainder over the denominator

Convert the improper fraction to a mixed number: 7 3

8 3

9 2

11 5

Convert the improper fraction to a mixed number: 10 5 If there is no remainder then your answer is a whole number!

Convert the improper fraction to a mixed number: 16 4

Conclusion As you leave class today, complete this sentence: One thing I need to remember from today’s lesson is…