Mixed Numbers & Improper Fractions

Students learn how to decompose fractions to convert them between mixed numbers and improper fractions.

For example: 2 and 2/3 means 3/3 plus 3/3 plus 2/3, which equals 8/3

and

5/2 means 2/2 plus 2/2 plus 1/2, which equals 2 and 1/2.