Improper Fraction Teacher Resources

The instructor explains that an improper fraction is a fraction in which the numerator is greater than the denominator. Use this as an at-home review for learners who are struggling to grasp this concept. 

The instructor explains that an improper fraction is one in which the numerator is greater than the denominator.

When the numerator is larger than the denominator in a fraction then it is called an improper fraction. This improper fraction can be changed to a mixed fraction where there is a whole number and a fraction together. Just divide the...

Mixed fractions and algebra just don't get along very well. Learn how to convert mixed fractions to improper fractions. Work with the numerator and leave the denominator alone. Watch this video and it will all become clear.

This video on changing improper fractions to mixed numbers would nicely compliment the Khan Academy video on writing mixed numbers as improper fractions. Sal first shows students how to convert improper fractions. Then, he uses drawings...

Work through adding mixed fractions by first converting each fraction to an improper fraction. This video details each necessary step, including how to reduce and convert your improper fraction back into a mixed fraction after you have...

Work through adding mixed fractions by first converting each fraction to an improper fraction. This video details each necessary step, including how to reduce and convert your improper fraction back into a mixed fraction after you have...

The first step in subtracting mixed numbers is to change them into improper fractions. Second, make sure the denominators are the same. If they are not the same, then find a common denominator. Make the proper conversions to the...

The first step in adding mixed numbers is to change them into improper fractions. Secondly, make sure the denominators are the same. If they are not the same, then find a common denominator. Make the proper conversions to the numerator...

So do you really want to know how to find a rational number between two given fractions? The teacher explains how to average the two fractions to find a rational number between the two fractions. There are several steps involved in...

In this improper fraction and mixed number activity, students learn how to convert from an improper fraction to a mixed number and from a mixed number to an improper fraction. They practice converting from one to the other.

For this mixed numbers worksheet, 6th graders solve 20 different problems that include the division of mixed numbers. First, they change each mixed number to an improper fraction. Then, students multiply the reciprocal of the divisor,...

In this mathematics worksheet, 4th graders convert each mixed number given into an improper fraction. There are 24 problems to solve on the sheet.

Before Sal can divide a mixed number, he has to rewrite it as an improper fraction. He explains that dividing a fraction is the same as multiplying it by its reciprocal and that you can "cancel out" numbers to make multiplying easier.

Solve an equation that has a mixed fraction in it. No problem! Just change the mixed fraction into an improper fraction and solve as usual. In this problem there are a couple of steps to do after converting the mixed fraction to an...

In this fractions learning exercise, 6th graders solve 10 different problems that include dividing various fractions. First, they change each mixed number into an improper fraction. Then, students multiply the first fraction by the...

Is it proper to write an improper fraction as a mixed number? The resource first provides the definition of a mixed number. Pupils then learn the procedures to perform conversions between mixed numbers and proper fractions.

Middle schoolers identify proper, improper fractions, and mixed numbers.  They reduce fractions to their lowest terms. They add and subtract fractions with different denominators, and multiply and divide fractions, as well as...

Upper elementary and middle schoolers solve 16 types of problems to include writing fractions to represent shaded portions, writing a mixed number to represent certain points on a number line, and changing equivalent mixed numbers to...

Practice adding and subtracting improper fractions with pineapple slices. Young mathematicians move whole pineapple slices to visualize the addition of the 2/5s that is on Sally's plate. Pupils also use a combination of mixed numbers and...

Mix things up a little to be improper. The presenter shows three example of changing a mixed number to an equivalent improper fraction. Scholars work several practice problems and application questions to refine the process.

A detailed video tutorial on how to solve an equation with fractions with different denominators, this resource could prove to be a valuable tool. This video covers how to deal with fractions as well as how to solve an algebraic equation...

What's the proper way to convert fractions? A short video shows three quick examples of converting an improper fraction to a mixed number. Pupils practice doing their own conversions to better understand the skill.

So do you really want to know how to find a rational number between two given fractions? The teacher explains how to average the two fractions to find a rational number between the two fractions. There are several steps involved in...