Fractions Worksheet Page 11
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You can see that this is the same as 2
squares.
4
1
is a mixed number because it contains a whole number
2
4
1
part (2) and a fractional part (
).
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You need to be able to write an improper fraction as
a mixed number and also write a mixed number as an
improper fraction.
Writing an improper fraction as a mixed number
9
1
For example, to change
to 2
:
4
4
1 Divide the numerator by the denominator
and write down the whole number part of
9 4 4 5 2 remainder 1
your answer.
remainder 1
2 The remainder gives you the fractional part.
2
1
4
The denominator is the same as the
denominator of mixed number
denominator of the improper fraction.
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EXAMPLE
Write these improper fractions as mixed numbers.
7
20
29
(a)
(b)
(c)
2
3
6
7
1
(a) 7 4
2
3
remainder 1, so
3
5
5
2
2
20
2
(b) 20 4
3
6
remainder 2, so
6
5
5
3
3
29
5
(c) 29 4
6
4
remainder 5, so
4
5
5
6
6
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EXERCISE
E
1 Write these improper fractions as mixed numbers.
It is important not to use a
calculator when you see this symbol
(a)
9
(b)
13
(c)
14
2
2
3
. You may be asked to not use
one in the examination.
(d)
18
(e)
15
(f)
21
5
4
5
(g)
27
(h)
19
(i)
30
4
6
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2 Write these improper fractions as mixed numbers.
(a)
38
(b)
47
(c)
100
5
4
3
(d)
48
(e)
61
(f)
37
5
6
7
(g)
43
(h)
51
(i)
40
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