Chapter 5

L5-3 Notes:

Mixed Numbers & Improper Fractions

Vocabulary

A mixed number indicates the sum of a whole number and a fraction.

Fractions that have a numerator greater than or equal to the denominator is called an improper fraction.

Mixed Number as Improper Fraction

Draw a model for Then write as an improper fraction.

whole number × denominator + numerator

On Your Own..

Write each mixed number as an improper fraction.

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Write as a mixed number.

Improper Fraction to Mixed Number

                                                                                                                                              

So,       can be written as              

On Your Own…

Write each improper fraction as a mixed number.

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