mixed numbers
Turn the mixed number into an improper fraction.
4 1/4
17/4
Turn the improper fraction into a mixed number.
23/5
4 3/5
Find the common denominator for the fractions.
2/8 and 1/4
8
Reduce 5/20.
1/4
Turn the mixed number into an improper fraction.
6 1/2
13/2
Turn the improper fraction into a mixed number.
45/7
6 3/7
Find the common denominator for the fractions.
2/7 and 5/21
21
Reduce 6/12.
1/2
Turn the mixed number into an improper fraction.
3 2/3
11/3
Turn the improper fraction into a mixed number.
57/8
7 1/8
Find the common denominator for the fractions.
7/8 and 2/6
24
Reduce 25/100.
1/4
If I had 3 2/5 of a pizza, how many individual slices do I have?
17 individual slices
When turning an improper fraction to a mixed number, where does the numerator come from?
It is the remainder in the division problem.
Jenny was trying to find the common denominator for 4/7 and 1/3. What mistake did she make?
7: 7, 14, 28, 35
3: 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, 36
She skipped 7x3.
What is the GCF that you would use to reduce 3/18.
3
What does the acronym MAD mean?
Multiply the denominator by the whole number.
Add that to the numerator.
The denominator stays the same.
When turning an improper fraction to a mixed number, where does the denominator come from?
It stays the same or it comes from the divisor.
When finding common denominators, what type of list do you make?
A list of multiples
What are the steps for reducing a fraction?
Make a list of factors for each number.
Find the GCF.
Divide each number by the GCF.