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1 5.6 Mixed Numbers and Improper Fractions Objective: Rewrite mixed numbers and improper fractions. Mr. Williams GESD [email protected] Image: 'milestone detail' www.flickr.com/photos/49968232@N00/68268038

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5.6 Mixed Numbers and Improper Fractions

Objective: Rewrite mixed numbers and improper fractions.

Mr. [email protected]

Image: 'milestone detail'www.flickr.com/photos/49968232@N00/68268038

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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.

VOCABULARY

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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.

3  16    15      1

5 R1

Your mixed number becomes: 5 13

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Try these problems in your math notebook!!

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