Improper Fractions

An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator (the top number), is greater than or
equal to the denominator (the bottom number). These fractions can also be written as mixed
fractions. To convert an improper fraction to a mixed fraction, follow the steps below.

1. Divide the numerator by the denominator.

2. Write down the whole number answer.
3. Then write down any remainder above the denominator.

Example: Convert 11 to a mixed fraction.

4

Divide: 11 ÷ 4 = 2 with a remainder of 3

Write down the 2 and then write down the remainder (3) above the denominator (4):
3
2
4
Convert the following improper fractions to mixed numbers.
Write your answer on the line next to each problem.

9 11 71
1) 6) 11)
4 5 10

82 61 29
2) 7) 12)
9 6 7

31 7 55
3) 8) 13)
5 3 6

13 50 21
4) 9) 14)
3 7 10

29 17 25
5) 10) 15)
7 4 4

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