8th grade concepts fractions

Front

What is a mixed number?

Back

A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction, such as 3 1/2.

Front

How do you convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

Back

To convert a mixed number to an improper fraction, multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place the result over the original denominator.

Front

Convert the mixed number 3 4/9 to an improper fraction.

Back

31/9.

Front

What is an improper fraction?

Back

An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator, such as 9/4.

Front

How do you convert an improper fraction to a mixed number?

Back

To convert an improper fraction to a mixed number, divide the numerator by the denominator to find the whole number, and use the remainder as the new numerator over the original denominator.

Front

Convert the improper fraction 22/3 to a mixed number.

Back

7 1/3.

Front

What is the formula for converting a mixed number a b/c to an improper fraction?

Back

The formula is (a * c + b) / c.

Front

What is the relationship between mixed numbers and improper fractions?

Back

Mixed numbers can be converted to improper fractions and vice versa; they represent the same value in different forms.

Front

What is the first step in converting a mixed number to an improper fraction?

Back

Multiply the whole number by the denominator.

Front

What is the last step in converting an improper fraction to a mixed number?

Back

Write the remainder as a fraction over the original denominator.