Proper and Improper Fractions The fraction a b is a proper fraction if a < b and an improper fraction if a ≥ b Mixed Numbers A mixed number consists of a whole number a and a fraction b c where c ≠ 0

Equivalent Fractions Property If a, b, and c are numbers where b ≠ 0 , c ≠ 0 , then a b = a ⋅ c b ⋅ c Write the mixed number as quotient remainder divisor

fraction — A fraction is written a b . In a fraction, a is the numerator and b is the denominator. A fraction represents parts of a whole. The denominator b is the number of equal parts the…. mixed number — A mixed number consists of a whole number a and a fraction b c where c ≠ 0 . It is written as a b c , where c ≠ 0. equivalent fractions — Equivalent fractions are two or more fractions that have the same value. proper and improper fractions — The fraction a b is proper if a < b and improper if a ≥ b.

Be able to convert an improper fraction to a mixed number. Step 1. Divide the denominator into the numerator; convert a mixed number to an improper fraction. Step 1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator; simplify a fraction. Step 1. Rewrite the numerator and denominator to show the common factors. If needed, factor the numerator and denominator into prime….