Math notebooks & pencils Complex Fractions Math notebooks & pencils

What is a complex fraction? A complex fraction is a fraction within a fraction. Examples: ½ and ¾ What is a fraction represent mathematically?

Does anyone remembers our steps when dividing fractions? 1. 2. 3. 4.

Changing Mixed Numbers to Improper Fractions How do we change mixed numbers to an improper fractions Let’s say I have 2 ½ pizzas. How many pizzas do I have as an improper fraction?

Improper Fractions Step 1: Multiply your denominator by your whole number ( 2 x 2 = 4) Step 2: Take the number you got from multiplying your denominator and whole and add that to your numerator ( 4 +1 = 5) Step 3: Use the number you received from adding and put it over your denominator ( 5/2)

Let’s Practice 3 ¾ 4 ½

Word Problems During snack time at preschool, the teacher divided 1/4 of a gallon of milk evenly between2 students. How much milk did each student get? Write as a complex fraction How do I divide fractions?

Example #2 At the end of the night, a pizza place had 6 2/3 pizzas left over. The 4 employees each took home the same amount of leftover pizza. How much pizza did each employee take home?

Example #3 An artist made a sculpture out of fabric and wire supported by sections of plastic pipe. He used 3/4 of a yard of plastic pipe divided into 2 equal pieces. How long was each piece?

Example #4 A farmer planted 1/2 of an acre of land with 3 types of wheat. If he planted an equal amount of each type of wheat, how many acres of each type did he plant?

Example #5 The camp cook made 2 5/8 pots of chicken soup. Each serving of soup is 7/8 of a pot. How many servings of chicken soup did the cook make?

Example #6 Leah made 5 sandwiches using 1/2 of a jar of peanut butter. Each sandwich got the same amount of peanut butter. How much peanut butter did Leah use in each sandwich?