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5.6 Mixed Numbers and Improper Fractions
Objective: Rewrite mixed numbers and improper fractions.
Mr. WilliamsGESDjwilliams@gesd40.org
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Mixed Number the sum of a whole part and a fraction part (a whole number with a fraction)
Improper Fraction any fraction in which the numerator is larger than the denominator.
Proper Fraction a fraction in which the numerator is smaller than the denominator.
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http://www.unitedstreaming.com/videos/11505/chp896494_256k.asf
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Writing mixed numbers as improper fractions.
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Multiply the denominator and the whole number ( 4 x 5 )Then add the numerator ( 4 x 5 ) + 3.The answer is your new numerator.Your denominator stays the same.
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Lets try one!
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First we multiply 3 times 3. (3 x 3)Next we add the numerator. This gives us the new numerator. ( 3 x 3 ) + 2 = 11Finally we use the same denominator. ( 3 )
ANSWER: 11 3
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Try these in your math notes!
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HINT: Denominator times whole number plus numerator Denominator
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Rewriting improper fractions!!
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Divide 16 by 3.
Write the whole number.
Your remainder is your numerator.
The denominator stays the same.
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Your mixed number becomes: 5 13
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Try these problems in your math notebook!!
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