Section 6.1 - Fractions Worksheet
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Fractions
Fraction: A fraction is a number that can be represented by an ordered pair of whole
numbers a and b as
a
or a/b where b = 0.
b
Proper Fraction: A proper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is smaller in
value than the denominator. A proper fraction always represents a quantity less than
1.
Improper Fraction: An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is larger
in value than the denominator.
b
Mixed Number: A mixed numeral is a number of the form a
where a, b, and c are
c
nonzero whole numbers, and b < c.
b
b
CAUTION: a
means a +
but the + symbol is not written. a is the whole
c
c
b
number part and
is the fraction part of the mixed number.
c
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Example 1: Convert 3
to an improper fraction.
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Example 2: Convert
to mixed number.
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