Mixed Numbers and Improper Fractions

Front

What does the numerator of a fraction represent about a figure?

Back

The numerator represents how many parts of the figure are being counted.

Front

Change the improper fraction 12/5 to a mixed number.

Back

2 2/5

Front

What fraction of this circle is green if 5 out of 8 parts are green?

Back

5/8

Front

Which is the correct improper fraction for the shaded area if it is 7 out of 4 parts?

Back

7/4

Front

George drank 11/4 bottles of water during a soccer game. What is the number written as a mixed number?

Back

2 3/4

Front

What is a mixed number?

Back

A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction.

Front

What is an improper fraction?

Back

An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator.

Front

Convert the mixed number 3 1/2 to an improper fraction.

Back

7/2

Front

How do you add mixed numbers?

Back

Add the whole numbers together and then add the fractions.

Front

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

Back

Divide the numerator by the denominator.