Convert Mixed Numbers to Improper Fractions
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Prerequisites
What to Do Next
Practice Questions
- 1 1/2 = ?
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3/2
- 2 1/3 = ?
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7/3
- 3 1/4 = ?
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13/4
- 1 2/5 = ?
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7/5
- 2 3/4 = ?
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11/4
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Teaching Notes
Use the 'MAD' strategy: Multiply (Whole x Denom), Add (Numerator), Denominator stays the same.
Vocabulary
Common Mistakes
- Multiplying Whole x Numerator.
- Changing the denominator.
- Forgetting to add the numerator
- Incorrect multiplication of whole and denominator
- Keeping the wrong denominator in the improper fraction
- Confusing mixed numbers with multiplication
Differentiation
Discussion Questions
- Why is the top number bigger than the bottom number?
- Can a mixed number be equal to a proper fraction?
- When is converting a mixed number useful?
- How are mixed numbers and improper fractions similar?
- Can you show this conversion using a number line?
- What happens to the denominator during conversion?
Extension Activities
- Card match game (Mixed vs Improper).
- Timed challenges.
Parent Tip
Ask your child to convert 3 1/2 to an improper fraction.
Learning Path
Skill Cluster
Fraction Operations
Estimated Time
15 minutes