An improper fraction is a fraction in which the numerator (top number) is equal to or greater than the denominator (bottom number).

Examples of improper fractions.

To divide with fractions, it can be useful to think about how many times a fraction will fit into a number or another fraction.

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Dividing the improper fraction 11 8, we get.

) flip = flip the second.

How to write the mixed.

How to divide by a fraction.

  • Thus, a must be greater than b.

    ) keep = keep the first fraction as is and just leave it alone.

  • Thus, a must be greater than b.

    ) keep = keep the first fraction as is and just leave it alone.

    Let us now represent the same improper fraction 11 8 on a number line.

  • The easiest way to divide mixed fractions is to convert them into improper fractions first.

    If a fraction has a numerator greater than its denominator it is termed an “improper fraction” and can be simplified as a mixed number (a number that combines a whole number.

    When the numerator exceeds the denominator, the fraction is called improper.

    For example, when dividing 5 by.

    On a number line.

    11 ÷ 8 = 1. 375.

  • The easiest way to divide mixed fractions is to convert them into improper fractions first.

    If a fraction has a numerator greater than its denominator it is termed an “improper fraction” and can be simplified as a mixed number (a number that combines a whole number.

    When the numerator exceeds the denominator, the fraction is called improper.

    For example, when dividing 5 by.

    On a number line.

    11 ÷ 8 = 1. 375.

  • Although the method presented here can be used for dividing proper fractions, the examples and explanations of this section will focus on how to divide improper fractions.

    Suppose $\frac {a} {b}$ is an improper fraction;

    Multiply and divide with improper fractions.

    Drawing the number line.

    One of the most valuable.

    Share activities with pupils.

    Conversion of an improper fraction to a mixed number.

    Method for simplifying improper fractions.

    On a number line.

    11 ÷ 8 = 1. 375.

  • Although the method presented here can be used for dividing proper fractions, the examples and explanations of this section will focus on how to divide improper fractions.

    Suppose $\frac {a} {b}$ is an improper fraction;

    Multiply and divide with improper fractions.

    Drawing the number line.

    One of the most valuable.

    Share activities with pupils.

    Conversion of an improper fraction to a mixed number.

    Method for simplifying improper fractions.

  • What is an improper fraction?

    How dividing fractions works.

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    Start by multiplying the whole number in each mixed fraction by its denominator.

    Mixed fractions or mixed numbers.

    A fraction can be divided into three categories based on the value of numerator and denominator.

    Teaching students how to divide fractions is part of the common core state standards for mathematical practice.

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    Suppose $\frac {a} {b}$ is an improper fraction;

    Multiply and divide with improper fractions.

    Drawing the number line.

    One of the most valuable.

    Share activities with pupils.

    Conversion of an improper fraction to a mixed number.

    Method for simplifying improper fractions.

    What is an improper fraction?

    How dividing fractions works.

    If you're behind a web filter, please make sure that the domains . kastatic. org and . kasandbox. org are unblocked.

    Start by multiplying the whole number in each mixed fraction by its denominator.

    Mixed fractions or mixed numbers.

    A fraction can be divided into three categories based on the value of numerator and denominator.

    Teaching students how to divide fractions is part of the common core state standards for mathematical practice.

      ) change = change the division sign to a multiplication sign.

      To convert an improper fraction to a decimal number, we simply divide the numerator by the denominator of the given fraction.

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      Conversion of an improper fraction to a mixed number.

    Method for simplifying improper fractions.

    What is an improper fraction?

    How dividing fractions works.

    If you're behind a web filter, please make sure that the domains . kastatic. org and . kasandbox. org are unblocked.

    Start by multiplying the whole number in each mixed fraction by its denominator.

    Mixed fractions or mixed numbers.

    A fraction can be divided into three categories based on the value of numerator and denominator.

    Teaching students how to divide fractions is part of the common core state standards for mathematical practice.

      ) change = change the division sign to a multiplication sign.

      To convert an improper fraction to a decimal number, we simply divide the numerator by the denominator of the given fraction.

      Switch to our new maths teaching resources.