Converting Improper Fractions to Mixed Numbers
Fractions
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Converting Mixed Numbers to Improper Fractions
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Equivalent Fractions
100
Change 10/4 to a mixed number using fraction strips
2 2/4
100
Change to 1 5/6 to an improper fraction using fraction strips
11/6
1. Count the total shaded parts-the numerator
2. Count the total parts that make up 1 whole-the denominator
100
A number that represents part of a whole or part of a set.
Fraction
100
The number we divide by
Divisor
100
Which would you rather have 1/4 of a cookie or 3/4?
3/4
100
Use an equivalent form of 1 and multiplication to help you find a fraction equivalent to 1/2
Answers will vary, but may include: 2/4, 3/6, 4/8, 5/10
200
Change to 11/6 to a mixed number using fraction strips
1 5/6
200
Change 2 ⅓ to an improper fraction using multiplication and addition
Find out how many 3rds are in 2. Multiply 3 by 2. 3 x 2=6
Add the number of thirds in the fraction part. This is how many thirds are in the improper fraction. 6 + 1=7
Write the total number of thirds as an improper fraction. 7/3
200
A fraction that has a 1 in it's numerator.
Unit fraction
200
The product of any number times 1 equals the factor (1 x any number=that number). 1 x8 =8
Identity property of multiplication
200
Which would you rather have 1/4 of a pizza or 1/2?
1/2
200
Use an equivalent form of 1 and multiplication to help you find a fraction equivalent to 1/3
Answers may vary, but might include: 2/6, 3/9
300
What are the steps for converting the improper fraction 10/3 to a mixed number?
Divide the numerator by the denominator. 10/3=3 whole times with 1 remaining
The quotient is the whole number part of the mixed number : 3. The fraction part is written as remainder over divisor: ⅓
10/3=3 1/3
300
2 2/4=
2 2/4=10/4
Find out how many fourths are in 2. Multiply 4 by 2. 4 x 2=8
Add the number of fourths in the fraction part. This is how many fourths are in the improper fraction. 8+2=
Write the total number of fourths as an improper fraction. 10/4
300
The number above the bar in a fraction that tells how many equal parts are being used
Numerator
300
The amount you want to divide
Dividend
300
Compare 1/7 and 1/10
300
List 3 equivalent forms of 1
Answers may vary, but may include 2/2, 3/3, 4/4
400
Convert 8/3 to a mixed number using division
Divide the numerator by the denominator. 8/3= 2 with 2 remaining.
The quotient is the whole number part of the mixed number: 2
The fraction part is written as remainder over divisor : 2/3
8/3=2 2/3
400
Change 2 ⅕ to an improper fraction using multiplication and addition.
11/5
Find out how many fifths are in 2. Multiply 5 by 2. 5x 2=10
Add the number of fifths in the fraction part. This is how many fifths are in the improper fraction: 10+1 =11
Write the total number of fifths as an improper fraction: 1/5
400
The number below the bar in a fraction that tells how many equal parts are in the whole or set.
Denominator
400
Different expressions (number combinations) that represent the same number
Equivalent forms of 1
400
A fraction in which the numerator is greater than the denominator.
Improper Fraction
400
Are 3/4 and 2/8 equivalent? Prove why or why not by drawing a visual model or using multiplication.
No
500
Convert 11/3 to a mixed number using division
11/3=3 2/3
Divide the numerator by the denominator. 11/3
The quotient is the whole number part of the mixed number: 3
The fraction part is written as remainder over divisor: 1/3
500
Change 2 ⅗ to an improper fraction using multiplication and addition
Find out how many fifths are in 2. Multiply 5 by 2. 5 x 2=10
Add the number of fifths in the fraction part.
This is how many halves are in the improper fraction: 10+3
Write the total number of fifths as an improper fraction: 13/5
500
Fractions that represent the same value ex: 1/2=2/4.
Equivalent fractions
500
Numbers that are commonly used to help us compare and estimate ex: 0, 1/2, 1
Benchmark numbers
500
A number that has a whole number and a fraction part ex: 3 1/3.
Mixed Number
500
James says 51/100 is equivalent to 1/2. Tyler says 51/100 isn't equivalent to 1/2. Who do you agree with and why?
James is wrong because 51 is more than 1/2 of 100. 51 x 2=102