Improper to Mixed Fractions
9/4
2 1/4
1/2 + 1/4 =
3/4
1/2 - 1/4 =
1/4
7 5/8
61/8
What is a denominator?
The number below the line in a fraction.
11/3
3 2/3
1/6 + 2/3 =
5/6
2/3 - 1/6 =
1/2
9 3/10
93/10
What is a numerator?
The number above the line in a fraction.
14/5
2 4/5
1/5 + 3/10 =
1/2
1/5 - 1/10 =
1/10
Catch the mistake: 3 3/4 = 12/4
15/4 Did not add the numerator to the product
What does equivalent mean?
Equal in value or the same in value.
25/8
3 1/8
2 2/5 + 1 3/10 =
3 7/10
2/4 -2/8 =
1/4
Catch the Mistake: 10 5/9 = 99/9
90 + 5 = 95 not 99
What does simplify mean?
To reduce a fraction to it's simplest form or make the fraction as small as possible.
25/5
5
9/18 + 10/20 =
1 Whole
4/6 - 1/12 =
7/12
Can 5/14 be reduced?
No, because 5 is not a factor of 14.
What is a common denominator?
When the bottom number of the fraction is the same for both fractions.