2.2.1
Improper Fractions & Mixed Numbers
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Improper Fractions and Mixed Numbers
Before we look at converting fractions, you need to know the difference between an improper fraction and a mixed number.

Improper fraction
- An improper fraction is a fraction that has a larger numerator (top number) than a denominator (bottom number).
- 8⁄7 would be a good example of an improper fraction.
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Mixed number
- A mixed number is a number that contains both a whole unit and a fraction.
- 12⁄3 would be a good example of a mixed number.
1Angles
1.17 Facts About Angles
1.2Identify the Angle
1.3Angles on a Straight Line
1.4Angles in a Circle
1.5Angles in Triangles
2Fractions
2.1Simplifying Fractions
2.2Improper Fractions & Mixed Numbers
2.3Fractions of Numbers
2.4Expressing Shaded Areas as Fractions
3Time
4Prime Numbers
4.1Prime Numbers
5Probability
6Ratio
6.1Ratios
7Sequences
7.1Constant Sequences
7.2Doubling & Halving Sequences
7.3Alternating Patterns & Two-Step Sequences
7.4Two-Step Patterns
7.5The nth Term
8Area & Perimeter
8.1Perimeter of a Quadrilateral
8.2Area of a Quadrilateral
8.3Area of a Triangle
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1Angles
1.17 Facts About Angles
1.2Identify the Angle
1.3Angles on a Straight Line
1.4Angles in a Circle
1.5Angles in Triangles
2Fractions
2.1Simplifying Fractions
2.2Improper Fractions & Mixed Numbers
2.3Fractions of Numbers
2.4Expressing Shaded Areas as Fractions
3Time
4Prime Numbers
4.1Prime Numbers
5Probability
6Ratio
6.1Ratios
7Sequences
7.1Constant Sequences
7.2Doubling & Halving Sequences
7.3Alternating Patterns & Two-Step Sequences
7.4Two-Step Patterns
7.5The nth Term
8Area & Perimeter
8.1Perimeter of a Quadrilateral
8.2Area of a Quadrilateral
8.3Area of a Triangle
Practice questions on Improper Fractions & Mixed Numbers
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- 1What type of number is this?Multiple choice
- 2What type of number is this?Multiple choice
- 3What type of number is this?Multiple choice
- 4What type of number is this?Multiple choice
- 5Which of these are improper fractions?True / false
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