Understanding Fraction Types

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📚 Part 1: Read and Choose

Proper fractions have a numerator smaller than the denominator, such as 3/5. Their value is less than one whole.

Improper fractions have a numerator equal to or greater than the denominator, such as 7/4. Their value is one whole or more.

Mixed numbers have a whole number and a proper fraction, such as 1 3/4. A mixed number can be changed into an improper fraction.

1. Which fraction is a proper fraction?

8/5

3/7

6/6

2. Which is a mixed number?

9/4

2/3

2 1/3

3. Write proper, improper or mixed number for 4/9.

Answer: ____________________

4. Write proper, improper or mixed number for 11/6.

Answer: ____________________

5. Write proper, improper or mixed number for 3 2/5.

Answer: ____________________

6. Write proper, improper or mixed number for 5/5.

Answer: ____________________

7. Change 2 1/4 into an improper fraction. Show your working.

8. Change 13/5 into a mixed number. Show your working.