Mixed Numbers and Improper Fractions Flashcards

A number made up of a whole number and a proper fraction, e.g., 2 1/3.

A fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator, e.g., 7/4.

Multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place the result over the original denominator.

Divide the numerator by the denominator to get the whole number. The remainder becomes the numerator of the fraction part.

Convert to improper fractions, find a common denominator, add the fractions, and simplify if needed.

Convert to improper fractions, find a common denominator, subtract the fractions, and simplify if needed.

Convert to improper fractions, multiply the numerators, multiply the denominators, and simplify the result.

Convert to improper fractions, multiply by the reciprocal of the second fraction, and simplify the result.

Divide the numerator and denominator by their highest common factor (HCF).

Always simplify your final answer and convert improper fractions back to mixed numbers if required.