Mixed Numbers and Fractions Greater Than 1 Practice Problems

Master converting mixed numbers to fractions and fractions greater than 1 to mixed numbers with step-by-step practice problems and solutions

📚Practice Converting Between Mixed Numbers and Improper Fractions
  • Convert mixed numbers like 2⅔ to improper fractions using multiplication and addition
  • Transform fractions greater than 1 into mixed numbers through division
  • Add and subtract mixed numbers by converting to common denominators
  • Multiply and divide mixed numbers after converting to improper fractions
  • Compare mixed numbers and improper fractions using equivalent forms
  • Solve real-world problems involving mixed numbers and fractions greater than 1

Understanding Mixed Numbers and Fractions Greater than 1

Complete explanation with examples

How do you convert a mixed number to a fraction?

The integer is multiplied by the denominator. The obtained product is then added to the numerator. The final result is placed as the new numerator.
Nothing is changed in the denominator.
A fraction greater than 11 is a fraction whose numerator is larger than the denominator.

Detailed explanation

Practice Mixed Numbers and Fractions Greater than 1

Test your knowledge with 11 quizzes

Write the fraction shown in the drawing:

Examples with solutions for Mixed Numbers and Fractions Greater than 1

Step-by-step solutions included
Exercise #1

Write the fraction as a mixed number:

107= \frac{10}{7}=

Step-by-Step Solution

To solve the problem, we will convert the given improper fraction 107\frac{10}{7} to a mixed number by dividing the numerator by the denominator.

  • Step 1: Divide the numerator (10) by the denominator (7). This gives a quotient and a remainder.

  • Step 2: Calculating 10÷710 \div 7 gives a quotient of 1 because 7 goes into 10 once.

  • Step 3: Multiply the quotient by the divisor (1×7=7 1 \times 7 = 7 ).

  • Step 4: Subtract the product obtained in step 3 from the original numerator to find the remainder: 107=310 - 7 = 3.

  • Step 5: Compose the mixed number using the quotient as the whole number and the remainder over the divisor as the fraction part: 37\frac{3}{7}.

Thus, the mixed number representation of 107\frac{10}{7} is 137\mathbf{1\frac{3}{7}}.

Answer:

137 1\frac{3}{7}

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Exercise #2

Write the fraction as a mixed number:

1210= \frac{12}{10}=

Step-by-Step Solution

To solve this problem, we'll convert the improper fraction 1210 \frac{12}{10} into a mixed number.

The steps are as follows:

  • Step 1: Divide the numerator (12) by the denominator (10) to determine the integer part.
    Performing the division, 12÷10=1 12 \div 10 = 1 with a remainder of 2. So, the integer part is 1.
  • Step 2: Compute the fractional part using the remainder. The remainder from the division is 2, so the fractional part is 210 \frac{2}{10} .
  • Step 3: Combine the integer part and the fractional part.
    Thus, 1210 \frac{12}{10} as a mixed number is 1210 1\frac{2}{10} . Write it as 115 1\frac{1}{5} since 210=15 \frac{2}{10} = \frac{1}{5} when simplified.

Upon checking with the choices provided, 1210 1\frac{2}{10} matches choice 2. However, it should be noted 1210=115 1\frac{2}{10} = 1\frac{1}{5} when simplified.

Therefore, the solution is the correct interpretation of the fraction as a mixed number 1210 1\frac{2}{10} but can also be seen as 115 1\frac{1}{5} .

Answer:

1210 1\frac{2}{10}

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Exercise #3

Write the fraction as a mixed number:

106= \frac{10}{6}=

Step-by-Step Solution

To solve the problem of converting the improper fraction 106 \frac{10}{6} to a mixed number, follow these steps:

  • Step 1: Divide the numerator (10) by the denominator (6). The result is 10÷6=1 10 \div 6 = 1 with a remainder of 4.
  • Step 2: The quotient (1) becomes the whole number part of the mixed number.
  • Step 3: The remainder (4) forms the numerator of the fraction, while the original denominator (6) remains the same, giving us 46 \frac{4}{6} .
  • Step 4: Simplify the fraction 46 \frac{4}{6} by dividing both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor, which is 2, resulting in 23 \frac{2}{3} .

Thus, the improper fraction 106 \frac{10}{6} can be expressed as the mixed number 123 1\frac{2}{3} .

Comparing this with the answer choices, we see that choice "146\frac{4}{6}" before simplification aligns with our calculations, and simplification details the fraction.

Therefore, the solution to the problem is 123 1\frac{2}{3} or as above in the original fraction form before simplification.

Answer:

146 1\frac{4}{6}

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Exercise #4

Write the fraction as a mixed number:

74= \frac{7}{4}=

Step-by-Step Solution

To solve this problem, we'll convert the improper fraction into a mixed number. Here's how:

  • Step 1: Perform division. Divide the numerator (7) by the denominator (4).
  • Step 2: Determine the whole number part. The division 7÷4 7 \div 4 equals 1 with a remainder of 3.
  • Step 3: Form the fractional part. Use the remainder (3) over the original denominator (4) to form the fractional part of the mixed number.

Now, let's work through each step:
Step 1: Calculate 7÷4 7 \div 4 which gives us a quotient of 1 and a remainder of 3.
Step 2: The whole number is 1.
Step 3: The fractional part is 34 \frac{3}{4} , which comes from the remainder over the original denominator.

Therefore, the mixed number is 134 1\frac{3}{4} .

Answer:

134 1\frac{3}{4}

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Exercise #5

Write the fraction as a mixed number:

85= \frac{8}{5}=

Step-by-Step Solution

To convert the improper fraction 85 \frac{8}{5} into a mixed number, follow these steps:

  • First, divide the numerator (8) by the denominator (5).
  • The division 8÷5=1 8 \div 5 = 1 gives us the whole number part of the mixed number, because 5 fits into 8 a maximum of once.
  • Next, calculate the remainder of the division. The remainder is 85×1=3 8 - 5 \times 1 = 3.
  • Thus, our remainder of 3 becomes the numerator of the fractional part of our mixed number.
  • The denominator of the fraction remains the same, which is 5.

Combining these parts, the mixed number from the fraction 85 \frac{8}{5} is 135 1\frac{3}{5} .

Therefore, the correct answer is 135 1\frac{3}{5} .

Answer:

135 1\frac{3}{5}

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

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Multiply the whole number by the denominator, then add the numerator. This becomes your new numerator while the denominator stays the same. For example, 2⅔ becomes (2×3+2)/3 = 8/3.

What makes a fraction greater than 1?

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A fraction is greater than 1 when its numerator is larger than its denominator. Examples include 5/3, 7/4, and 11/8. These are also called improper fractions.

How do you convert an improper fraction to a mixed number?

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Divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient becomes the whole number, the remainder becomes the new numerator, and the denominator stays the same. For 27/7: 27÷7 = 3 remainder 6, so the answer is 3⁶⁄₇.

Can you add mixed numbers directly?

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It's easier to convert mixed numbers to improper fractions first. Then find a common denominator and add the numerators. For example: 1½ + 2⅓ = 3/2 + 7/3 = 9/6 + 14/6 = 23/6 = 3⅚.

What's the difference between proper and improper fractions?

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Proper fractions have numerators smaller than denominators (like ¾) and are less than 1. Improper fractions have numerators larger than or equal to denominators (like 5/3) and are greater than or equal to 1.

How do you multiply mixed numbers step by step?

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1. Convert all mixed numbers to improper fractions 2. Multiply numerators together 3. Multiply denominators together 4. Simplify if possible 5. Convert back to mixed number if needed

When should you use mixed numbers vs improper fractions?

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Use mixed numbers for measurements and real-world contexts (like 2½ cups). Use improper fractions for calculations and algebraic operations since they're easier to work with mathematically.

How do you compare a mixed number with an improper fraction?

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Convert both to the same form (either both mixed numbers or both improper fractions), then find a common denominator to compare. The fraction with the larger numerator is greater.

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