Proper Fractions, Improper Fractions and Mixed Fractions

Proper Fractions are fractions where the numerator is smaller than the denominator, for example:

Improper Fractions are fractions where the numerator is bigger than the denominator, for example:

Mixed Fractions or Mixed Numbers contain a whole number and a proper fraction. A mixed number can also be expressed as an improper fraction, for example:

This fun video will illustrate the different types of fractions

Convert from Improper Fraction to Mixed Fraction / Mixed Number

An improper fraction can be converted into a mixed number - first divide the numerator by the denominator. The resultant becomes the whole number, and the remainder becomes the numerator of the new fraction. The denominator of the new fraction is the same as the original denominator. If there is no remainder, then there is no fraction - the result is simply a whole number.

This following video will illustrate how to convert from a mixed number to an improper fraction