Fractions: Equivalents and Conversions

Front

What is a mixed number?

Back

A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction, such as 2 \frac{3}{4}.

Front

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

Back

Multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place the result over the original denominator.

Front

Convert the mixed number 2 \frac{3}{7} into an improper fraction.

Back

\frac{17}{7}

Front

Convert the mixed number 3 \frac{2}{5} into an improper fraction.

Back

\frac{17}{5}

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 \frac{11}{4}.

Front

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

Back

Divide the numerator by the denominator to find the whole number, and use the remainder as the new numerator.

Front

Convert the improper fraction \frac{11}{4} into a mixed number.

Back

2 \frac{3}{4}

Front

What does it mean for two fractions to be equivalent?

Back

Two fractions are equivalent if they represent the same value, even if they have different numerators and denominators.

Front

Which of the following fractions is equivalent to \frac{7}{10}?

Back

\frac{14}{20}

Front

Which of the following fractions is equivalent to \frac{5}{8}?

Back

\frac{10}{16}