We are studying fractions and customary measurement concurrently. Review the following exercise to see how we are discovering the connections between these two topics.
Mixed Numbers/
Improper Fractions
**Use your rulers to help you convert mixed numbers to improper fractions and improper fractions to mixed numbers.**
Example: Find the mark on your ruler that indicates 1/4". Count five of the same size marks to the left. After you count over five 1/4" marks, you are pointing at ___________" or ____________".
1. 1 1/8 =_______________ 2. 2 1/4=____________
3. 1 3/4 =_______________ 4. 2 3/4=____________
5. 1 1/16=______________ 6. 2 3/16=___________
7. 1 1/8 =_______________ 8. 2 1/4=____________
9. 1 3/4 =_______________ 10. 2 3/4=____________
11. 17/16=______________ 12. 23/16=___________
13. 8/4 =______________ 14. 10/8 =___________
15. 5/2 =______________ 16. 7/2 =___________
17. 10/4 =______________ 18. 9/8 =___________
19. 17/16=______________ 20. 3/2 =___________
Bonus
Measure the length of this paper in fourths. Give your answer as an
improper fraction ___________ and mixed number _______________.
Measure the width of this paper in halves. Give your answer as an
improper fraction__________ and mixed number _______________.