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Introduction to Fractions and Mixed Numbers
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Identifying Numerators and Denominators
In a fraction, the top number is called the numerator and the bottom number is called the denominator. The bar between the numbers is called the fraction bar.
Names Fraction Meaning
Numerator number of parts being considered
Denominator number of equal parts in the whole6
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Practice Problems
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Example
Write the fraction to represent the shaded part of the figure.
In this figure, 4 out of the 7 equal parts are shaded. Thus the fraction is .4
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Example 109
Write the fraction to represent the shaded part of the diagram.
In this diagram, 3 out of the 10 equal parts are shaded. Thus the fraction is .3
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Example
Draw a figure and then shade a part of it to represent the fraction .
Since the denominator is 6, we divide the rectangle into 6 equal parts. Then we shade 5 of the equal parts.
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Practice Problems
Write a fraction to represent the shaded part of the following.
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Practice Problems
Write a fraction to represent the shaded part of the following.
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Writing Fractions to Represent Shaded Areas of Figures
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Practice Problems
Draw and shade a part of a figure to represent each fraction.
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Create Shaded Areas of Figures To Represent each Fractions
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Identifying Proper Fractions, Improper Fractions and Mixed Numbers 112
Definition Example
Proper Fraction: A fraction whose numerator is less than its denominator.
Numerator Denominator
Improper Fraction: A fraction whose numerator is greater than or equal to its denominator.
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Examples 112
Identify each number as a proper fraction, improper fraction, or mixed number.
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Practice Problem 14Identify each number as a proper fraction, improper fraction, or mixed number.
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Identifying Proper Fractions, Improper Fractions, and Mixed Numbers
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Mixed Numbers and Improper Fractions
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Mixed Numbers and Improper Fractions
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Examples
Write each as a mixed number or a whole number.
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Practice Problems
Write a fraction to represent the shaded part of the following.
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Identifying Proper Fractions, Improper Fractions, and Mixed Numbers
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Practice Problem 17Write each as an improper fraction
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Practice Problem 18Write each as an mixed number or a whole number
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