GCSE AQA Fractions - AQA Mixed numbers and improper fractions Fractions are used commonly in everyday life, eg sale prices at 1/3 off, or recipes using 1/2 a tablespoon of an ingredient.

What are these not-so-proper guys called? Rather logically, fractions that fall into this camp are called “improper fractions.” »Continue reading on QuickAndDirtyTips.com ...

This lesson uses models to convert mixed numbers to improper fractions.

2. Improper Fractions: Fractions where the numerator is equal to or greater than the denominator are termed as improper fractions. For example, 5/3. These can be converted to mixed numbers. 3.

The same fraction can also be shown as an improper fraction, \ (\frac {5} {2}\). This is worth the same amount as the mixed number, but does not separate between whole numbers and parts.

2. Improper Fractions: Fractions where the numerator is equal to or greater than the denominator are termed as improper fractions. For example, 5/3. These can be converted to mixed numbers. 3 ...