Proper Fractions
What is a Proper Fraction?
A fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator
What is an improper fraction?
A fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator.
What is a mixed number?
A number that combines a whole number and a proper fraction
If you have 2 out of 5 apples, what fraction of the apples do you have?
2/5
Write a proper fraction that represents 3 out of 5
3/5
Write an improper fraction for 9 out of 4
9/4
Write the mixed number for 2 whole parts and 1/4
2 1/4
If Sarah ate 3/4 of a pizza, what fraction of the pizza is left?
1/4
Is 2/3 a proper fraction? Why or why not?
Yes, because 2 is less than 3
Is 5/5 an improper fraction? Why or why not?
Yes, because the numerator is equal to the denominator
Convert the improper fraction 7/4 into a mixed number
1 3/4
You have 2 whole pizzas and 1/2 of another. How many whole pizzas do you have
2 1/2
What is the proper fraction for 4 parts out of 7
4/7
What improper fraction represents 7 whole parts?
7/1
What mixed number represents 5 whole parts and 2/3
5 2/3
If a cake is cut into 8 pieces and you eat 3, what fraction of the cake is left?
5/8
Which of the following is a proper fraction: 5/4 or 3/4?
3/4
Which of these is an improper fraction: 8/3 or 2/3
8/3
Is 3 5/6 a mixed number or not
Yes
If a cake is cut into 8 pieces and you eat 3, what fraction of the cake is left?
2/5