Sums and Reduce

Worksheet Description

It consists of a series of fraction problems where students are required to divide two improper fractions and write the answer in mixed numbers. Each problem presents two fractions side by side, with an empty box for the student to fill in the simplified result. The worksheet is clearly intended for educational purposes, aiming to practice arithmetic involving fractions.

This worksheet is designed to teach students how to handle and simplify improper fractions, which are fractions where the numerator (top number) is greater than or equal to the denominator (bottom number). The goal is for students to practice the skill of converting these improper fractions into mixed numbers, which include both a whole number and a proper fraction. By repeatedly performing these calculations, students can become familiar with fraction division and improve their number sense regarding parts of a whole and division of quantities. This kind of exercise helps reinforce the concept of fractions and provides a structured practice to build competence in managing fractions in mathematical problems.