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What are Proper, Improper and Mixed Fractions?
A fraction is a number with the form: \[ {n \over d} \]
- If the numerator is smaller than the denominator (if n < d), then the fraction is called a proper fraction, and its value is less than 1.
- If the numerator is greater than the denominator (if n > d), then the fraction is called an improper fraction, and its value is greater than 1.
- If the numerator is equal to the denominator (if n = d), then the fraction's value is equal to 1.
- A mixed fraction (or mixed number) is a number that has a whole number part to it, and a fraction part to it.
- Please note: if the value of n or d is negative, then we compare the absolute values of the numerator and denominator.
Types of Fractions Examples
\[{3 \over 7} \; , \; {2 \over 10} \; and \; {17 \over 26} \] are all proper fractions.
\[ {31 \over 5} \; , \; {15 \over 10} \; , \; -{7 \over 4} \; and \; {37 \over 23} \] are all improper fractions.
\[ 3{1 \over 5} \; , \; 2 {5 \over 8} \; and \; 4 {1 \over 2} \] are all mixed numbers or mixed fractions.
Improper Fraction Calculator
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The calculator will convert any mixed number to an improper fraction, or an improper fraction into a mixed number.
The great thing is that it will also show you all the working out - job done!
If you would rather learn how to do this for yourself, then ignore this part and keep reading.
How to Convert Improper Fractions
Frazer says "The important thing to remember when converting an improper fraction to a mixed fraction is that a fraction represent the division of the numerator by the denominator."
So in other words: \[ {a \over b} \; = \; a ÷ b \]
How to Convert an Improper Fraction to a Mixed Number:
Divide the numerator by the denominator.
- The quotient (whole number) part of the answer gives you the number of ones.
- The remainder part of the answer gives you the numerator of the fraction that you have left over.
Comverting Improper Fractions Examples
Example 1) Convert into a mixed number the fraction: \[ {23 \over 5 } \]
Dividing the numerator by the denominator gives us: 23 ÷ 5 = 4 r 3
So this means that \[ {23 \over 5} = 4 {3 \over 5} \]
Example 2) Convert into a mixed number the fraction: \[ {19 \over 7 } \]
Dividing the numerator by the denominator gives us: 19 ÷ 7 = 2 r 5
So this means that \[ {19 \over 7} = 2 {5 \over 7} \]
Example 3) Convert into a mixed number the fraction: \[ {27 \over 4 } \]
Dividing the numerator by the denominator gives us: 27 ÷ 4 = 6 r 3
So this means that \[ {27 \over 4} = 6 {3 \over 4} \]
Example 4) Convert into a mixed number the fraction: \[ {32 \over 9 } \]
Dividing the numerator by the denominator gives us: 32 ÷ 9 = 3 r 5
So this means that \[ {32 \over 9} = 3 {5 \over 9} \]
For further information and a printable support sheet, please see below.
Convert Improper Fractions to Mixed Fractions Practice Sheets
How to Convert a Mixed Number to an Improper Fraction
Frazer says "You can convert a mixed fraction, or mixed number, into an improper fraction by following these two simple steps:
Step 1
Change the whole number part into a fraction by multiplying it by the denominator, then putting it over the denominator.
Step 2
Add on the fraction part of the mixed number by adding the two numerators.
Examples Converting Mixed Numbers
Example 1) Convert into an improper fraction the number: \[ 3 {1 \over 5 } \]
Step 1)
Multiply the denominator by the integer part gives us: 3 x 5 = 15.
This means that: \[ 3 = {15 \over 5} \]
Step 2)
This gives us: \[ 3{1 \over 5} = {15 \over 5} + {1 \over 5} = {16 \over 5} \]
Final answer \[ 3{1 \over 5} \; = \; {16 \over 5} \]
Example 2) Convert into an improper fraction the number: \[ 5 {4 \over 7 } \]
Step 1)
Multiply the denominator by the integer part gives us: 5 x 7 = 35.
This means that: \[ 5 = {35 \over 7} \]
Step 2)
Add on the fraction part: \[ 5{4 \over 7} = {35 \over 7} + {4 \over 7} = {39 \over 7} \]
Final answer \[ 5{4 \over 7} \; = \; {39 \over 7} \]
Example 3) Convert into an improper fraction the number: \[ 9 {2 \over 3 } \]
Combining the two steps gives us:
\[ 9 {2 \over 3} = {(9 \times 3) + 2 \over 3} = {27 + 2 \over 3} = {29 \over 3} \]
Example 4) Convert into an improper fraction the number: \[ 3 {6 \over 7 } \]
Combining the two steps gives us:
\[ 3 {6 \over 7} = {(3 \times 7) + 6 \over 7} = {21 + 6 \over 7} = {27 \over 7} \]
For further information and a printable support sheet, please see below.
Convert Mixed Numbers to Improper Fractions Practice sheets
Convert Mixed Numbers to Improper Fractions Walkthrough Video
This short video walkthrough shows several problems from our Convert Mixed Numbers to Improper Fractions Sheet 1 being solved and has been produced by the West Explains Best math channel.
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What is a Mixed Number
This support page introduces mixed numbers with some examples and an interactive teaching app.
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Converting Decimals to Fractions
Here you will find some simple information and advice about how to convert a decimal to a fraction. Before you learn how to do this, you should also know about simplifying fractions.
You will also find a printable resource sheet and some practice sheets which will help you understand and practice this math skill.
Simplifying Fractions
Here you will find some support and practice sheets to test your skills at converting fractions to simplest form.
Equivalent Fractions
The printable fraction page below contains more support, examples and practice using equivalent fractions.
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