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Fractions
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Whole Fractional part
1 , 1 and 1 are called mixed numbers.
A mixed number consists of a whole and a fractional part.
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, , , , are called improper fractions.
An improper fraction is one in which the numerator is greater than or equal to its
denominator.
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Write down 4 mixed numbers
_______, _______, _______, _______.
Write down 4 improper fractions
_______, _______, _______, _______.
Note to Teacher
• Explain to pupils how
mixed numbers and
improper fractions can
be generated.
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1
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We can represent the fractions on the previous page on a number line.
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Tip: Improper fractions
Try this
Try this