Improper Fraction to Mixed Number
We have been reviewing how to change a mixed number to an improper fraction and from an improper fraction to a mixed number. For example, 13/7 = 1 6/7. 7 goes into 13 1 whole time with 6 left over, so 1 is your whole number 6 is your numerator and 7 stays as your denominator. Here is another example, 3 2/3 =11/3 because 3/3 equals 1 whole so 9/3 equals 3 wholes, then you add the numerator to 9 and that answer becomes your numerator and the denominator stays the same.
I have been giving them openers to review and plenty of chances to ask for help. Please ask questions when you don’t understand!! Also, those who are struggling to pay attention need to work on finding ways to get yourself involved in the class discussions so you know what is going on.
Equivalent Fractions
Knowing how to find an equivalent fraction is extremely important. This is a skill that my students should have came into 6th grade with but if not I will try to do my best and get them caught up to where they should be in 6th grade.
Equivalent fractions are fractions that look different but are equal. For example, 1/2=2/4.
We have been working with our fraction benchmarks to help us understand equivalent fractions. Some of our benchmarks include- 1/2, 1/4, 1/3, 3/4, 2/3, 0 & 1.
3/4 x 2/2= 6/8
