Let’s go step by step to solve each part.
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Part A: State whether the following are proper fractions, improper fractions, or mixed numbers.
First, let’s remember what each term means:
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Proper fraction: The top number (numerator) is smaller than the bottom number (denominator). Example: 2/5
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Improper fraction: The top number is bigger than or equal to the bottom number. Example: 6/4 or 12/11
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Mixed number: A whole number plus a fraction. Example: 3 5/8 or 5 8/9
Now let’s look at each one:
1)
2/5 → Numerator (2) < Denominator (5) →
Proper fraction
2)
12/11 → Numerator (12) > Denominator (11) →
Improper fraction
3)
6/4 → Numerator (6) > Denominator (4) →
Improper fraction
4)
3 5/8 → Has a whole number (3) and a fraction (5/8) →
Mixed number
5)
5 8/9 → Whole number (5) + fraction (8/9) →
Mixed number
6)
1/7 → Numerator (1) < Denominator (7) →
Proper fraction
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Part B: Identify each fraction and check “proper”, “improper”, or “mixed number” as appropriate.
We’ll use the same rules.
1)
3/10 → 3 < 10 →
Proper
2)
9/2 → 9 > 2 →
Improper
3)
4 1/6 → Whole number + fraction →
Mixed number
4)
7/3 → 7 > 3 →
Improper
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Final Answer:
Part A:
1) Proper fraction
2) Improper fraction
3) Improper fraction
4) Mixed number
5) Mixed number
6) Proper fraction
Part B:
1) Proper
2) Improper
3) Mixed number
4) Improper
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of fractions worksheet grade 4.