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Mixed Numbers, Improper Fractions, Comparing and Ordering Fractions

Mixed Numbers, Improper Fractions, Comparing and Ordering Fractions. #14. An improper fraction is a fraction in which the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator such as . 11. __. 4. Reading Math. is read as “eleven-fourths.” . 11. ___. 4. Vocabulary.

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Mixed Numbers, Improper Fractions, Comparing and Ordering Fractions

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  1. Mixed Numbers, Improper Fractions, Comparing and Ordering Fractions #14

  2. An improper fraction is a fraction in which the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator such as . 11 __ 4 Reading Math is read as “eleven-fourths.” 11 ___ 4 Vocabulary

  3. Whole numbers can be written as improper fractions. The whole number is the numerator, and the denominator is 1. For example, 7 = . When the numerator is less than the denominator, the fraction is called a proper fraction. 7 __ 1 Vocabulary

  4. 9 __ 9 __ 4 4 Example 1: Real-World Application Ella hiked for hours yesterday. Write as a mixed number.

  5. __ 14 __ 14 4 4 Example 2 Brett’s favorite soup recipe calls for cups of chicken broth. Write as a mixed number.

  6. Example 3: Writing Mixed Numbers as Improper Fractions Write 3 2/3 as an improper fraction.

  7. 5 __ 7 Example 4 Write each mixed number as an improper fraction. 6

  8. 1 __ 4 Example 5 Write each mixed number as an improper fraction. 3

  9. 5 __ 6 Example 6 Write each mixed number as an improper fraction. 2

  10. 6 4 ___ ___ 7 7 1 7 ___ ___ 2 10 Vocabulary When you are comparing fractions, first check their denominators. When fractions have the same denominator, they are called like fractions. For example, and are like fractions. When two fractions have different denominators, they are called unlike fractions. For example, and are unlike fractions.

  11. 6 __ 7 Example 7: Comparing Fractions Compare. Write <, >, or =. 4 __ 7

  12. 1 __ 9 Example 8: Comparing Fractions Compare. Write <, >, or =. 5 __ 9

  13. 9 __ 15 Example 9 Compare. Write <, >, or =. 2 __ 5

  14. 1 __ 3 Example 10 Compare. Write <, >, or =. 9 __ 27

  15. Vocabulary To compare unlike fractions without models, first rename the fractions so they have the same denominator. This is called finding a common denominator. This method can be used to compare mixed numbers as well.

  16. 1 __ 1 __ 3 4 Example 11 Trevor has cup of soil. He needs cup to fill a small planter. Does he have enough soil to fill the planter?

  17. 1 3 __ __ 6 10 Example 12 Natalie lives mile from school. Peter lives mile from school. Who lives closer to the school?

  18. 1 4 2 __ __ __ 3 5 3 Example 13 Ordering Fractions Order , , and from least to greatest.

  19. 2 2 1 __ __ __ 5 3 6 Example 14 Order , , and from least to greatest.

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