Donze- Ch. 8 Fractions

Front

What is a mixed fraction?

Back

A mixed fraction is a number that combines a whole number and a proper fraction, such as 2 1/2.

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

Back

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

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

What is the Greatest Common Factor (GCF)?

Back

The GCF is the largest number that divides two or more numbers without leaving a remainder.

Front

How do you find the GCF of two numbers?

Back

List the factors of each number and find the largest factor they have in common.

Front

Convert 2 1/2 to an improper fraction.

Back

2 1/2 = 5/2.

Front

Convert 3 3/4 to an improper fraction.

Back

3 3/4 = 15/4.

Front

Convert 11/2 to a mixed number.

Back

11/2 = 5 1/2.

Front

What is a proper fraction?

Back

A proper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator, such as 3/4.

Front

Convert 27/7 to a mixed number.

Back

27/7 = 3 6/7.