1. Mixed Numbers and Improper Fractions
SWBAT read and write mixed numbers; rename a mixed number as an improper fraction, and vice versa

2. Definitions Mixed number Improper fraction
A whole number with a fraction
Improper fraction
Has a value that is greater than 1. The numerator is greater than the denominator.

3. Renaming a mixed number as an improper fraction
Multiply the whole number by the denominator
Add the product to the numerator
Write the sum over the denominator

4. Examples
7 ½
8 4/5
5 1/10
22 1/8

5. To rename an improper fraction as a mixed number
Divide the numerator by the denominator
Write the quotient as a whole number
Write the remainder over the denominator
Reduce it if necessary

6. Examples
6/5
9/7
11/8
5/3
14/2
48/8

7. Try These 4 ¼ 2 ½ 2 1/8 12/8 15/9 44/6 17/4 5/2 17/8 1 4/8 = 1 1/2
4 ¼
17/4
2 ½
5/2
2 1/8
17/8
12/8
1 4/8 = 1 1/2
15/9
1 6/9 = 1 2/3
44/6
7 2/6 = 7 1/3

8. SWBAT estimate whether a given fraction is close to 0, ½, or 1
Fraction Sense
SWBAT estimate whether a given fraction is close to 0, ½, or 1

9. Steps Look at the denominator Is the numerator more than half of it?
Is the numerator less than half of it?

10. Examples
1/8
2/15
6/7
13/15
7/13
8/15

11. Try These
13/27
17/28
0 or ½
½ or 1