Making Mixed Numbers

Worksheet Description

The worksheet is designed to guide students through the process of converting improper fractions, where the numerator is greater than the denominator, into their simplest form and then into mixed numbers. The worksheet includes sixteen problems, each with a space for the student to write the simplified fraction and its equivalent mixed number. An example is provided at the top, where the improper fraction 75/35 is simplified to 15/7 and then converted into the mixed number 2 1/2, serving as a model for the students to follow.

The worksheet aims to teach students how to simplify fractions by finding the greatest common divisor of the numerator and the denominator, and then using it to reduce the fraction to its simplest form. Additionally, students learn to convert these simplified improper fractions into mixed numbers, which is an important skill for understanding numerical quantities and for applications in real-world situations. This exercise also reinforces division and the concept of wholes and parts, which are foundational for understanding more advanced math topics. By systematically working through these problems, students improve their number sense and their ability to manipulate and understand fractional numbers.