Class 4 Maths Week 4 Improper Fractions and

Class 4 Maths Week 4 Improper Fractions and mixed numbers

Patterns and Connections •

Proper Fractions The numerator This shows us the number of pieces we have. The denominator This shows us the number of equal parts that make up the whole. 3 4 A proper fraction is where the numerator is less than the denominator.

What proper fractions are shown?

Improper fractions The numerator This shows us the number of pieces we have. The denominator This shows us the number of equal parts that make up the whole. 7 4 An improper fraction is where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator. Improper fractions are BIG HEADED! This happens because you have a whole or more than a whole.

What improper fractions are shown? Remember, look at the number of equal parts in one whole – this will be the denominator.

Part-part-whole model to show improper fractions: Example 4 quarters + 1 quarter is equal to 5 quarters.

Complete the part-whole models. ___ quarters + ___ quarters = ___ quarters

Complete the part-whole models. ___ thirds + ___ thirds = ___ thirds

Complete the missing numbers

Find all possibilities:

Draw a strip diagram to show your working out. Make sure all your strips are the same length. Like the ones in the part-whole models