Activity – Changing Improper Fractions to Mixed Numbers

Instructions

By default, the fraction displayed in this activity is eleven thirds.

Step 1: To reset the activity, drag the blue and red sliders to the left. The fraction that is created is one half. Move the green slider to the right to see if there is any effect on the fraction.

Step 2: Use the blue slider to change the numerator to 3. Again, move the green slider to the right to see how the two fractions are brought together.

Step 3: Continue to change the numerator and move the green slider to see how the fractions come together.

Step 4: Complete the table below.

29/2

32/2

44/5

66/3

94/10