Improper Fractions and Mixed Numbers

Mix things things up in your elementary math class with a series of problem-solving exercises. Presented with a series of mixed number word problems, young mathematicians are asked to solve them by using either visual fraction...

Learners solve 12 problems in which a mixed number is divided by a simple fraction. There are no examples on the page.

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...

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.

Here is a great video explaining how to multiply a fraction by a whole number. Sal shows students how to put a whole number over 1 in order to multiply it by a fraction. He simplifies his answer and writes it as a mixed number.

A step-by-step explanation about improper fractions being changed into mixed numbers. The instructor uses diagrams in several examples which gives a visual explanation of the equation.

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...

This video shows how to write an improper fraction as a mixed number using drawings. Practice problems are available. [4:01]

This video explains how to find the reciprocal of a mixed number. [1:41]