Mixed Numbers and Improper Fractions Flashcards

Grade 4 · Math · Flashcards

Practice converting between mixed numbers and improper fractions.

Flashcards

Mixed number: A whole number plus a fraction. Example: 3 1/2.
Improper fraction: A fraction where the numerator is ≥ the denominator. Example: 7/2.
Convert 7/2 to a mixed number: 7 ÷ 2 = 3 R1 → 3 1/2
Convert 11/4 to a mixed number: 11 ÷ 4 = 2 R3 → 2 3/4
Convert 9/5 to a mixed number: 9 ÷ 5 = 1 R4 → 1 4/5
Convert 2 1/3 to an improper fraction: (2 × 3) + 1 = 7 → 7/3
Convert 4 3/8 to an improper fraction: (4 × 8) + 3 = 35 → 35/8
Convert 1 7/10 to an improper fraction: (1 × 10) + 7 = 17 → 17/10
5/5 = ?: 1 whole
8/3 as a mixed number: 2 2/3
3 1/4 as an improper fraction: 13/4
What is the formula to convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?: (Whole number × Denominator) + Numerator, over the same denominator.