Exploring Rational Expressions: Addition and Subtraction

What is an improper fraction?

• A fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator

• A fraction where the numerator is greater than the denominator

• A fraction where the numerator is equal to the denominator

• A fraction where the denominator is zero

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

• Divide the numerator by the denominator

• Add the numerator and the denominator

• Multiply the numerator by the denominator

• Subtract the denominator from the numerator

In the example of 8/5, what is the whole number part of the mixed number?

• 1

• 0

• 2

• 3

In the example of 8/5, what is the fractional part of the mixed number?

• 5/3

• 3/8

• 1/5

• 3/5

In the example of 29/7, what is the whole number part of the mixed number?

• 5

• 2

• 3

• 4

In the example of 29/7, what is the fractional part of the mixed number?

• 2/7

• 4/7

• 3/7

• 1/7

In the example of 15/6, what is the whole number part of the mixed number?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

In the example of 15/6, what is the fractional part of the mixed number?

• 2/6

• 4/6

• 3/6

• 1/6

In the example of 38/9, what is the whole number part of the mixed number?

• 6

• 5

• 4

• 3

In the example of 38/9, what is the fractional part of the mixed number?

• 3/9

• 2/9

• 1/9

• 4/9