Mixed Numbers and Top-Heavy Fractions 2
So how do we change between Mixed Numbers and top-heavy fractions?
We have to concentrate on the whole number and the fraction sorts itself out.
If we start with the mixed number from the last page:
we need to turn the 5 into thirds.
If we have five pizzas all cut into three slices (thirds) we have fifteen slices.
Add on the remaining slice (one third) and, hey presto:
we get the improper fraction from the last page!
These two numbers are equal, they have the same value. -
Here are some pizzas to show that they are the same:
Now you need to practise:
downloadable worksheet
(save this file then run it)
We have to concentrate on the whole number and the fraction sorts itself out.
If we start with the mixed number from the last page:
we need to turn the 5 into thirds.
If we have five pizzas all cut into three slices (thirds) we have fifteen slices.
Add on the remaining slice (one third) and, hey presto:
we get the improper fraction from the last page!
These two numbers are equal, they have the same value. -
Here are some pizzas to show that they are the same:
Now you need to practise:
downloadable worksheet
(save this file then run it)
fractions index
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