Lesson 1-3 Example Solve. CRAFTS Brian cut several wood planks into fourths to make some bookshelves. He used a total of 35 pieces of wood for the shelves. Write an improper fraction and a mixed number for the total amount of pieces of wood he used.

Lesson 1-3 Example UnderstandRead the problem. Write what you know. The wood planks are cut into fourths. Brian used a total of 35 pieces.

Lesson 1-3 Example PlanPick a strategy. One strategy to use is to work backward. Start by writing the improper fraction. Use the improper fraction to write the mixed number.

Lesson 1-3 Example SolveWrite the improper fraction representing the amount of pieces he used.

Lesson 1-3 Example Divide the numerator by the denominator to write the mixed number. 8

Lesson 1-3 Example CheckYou can draw the planks of wood to verify your answer.