Grade 4 · Math · Lesson 20

Understand Mixed Numbers

A mixed number combines a whole number and a proper fraction, such as 2 3/4 (two and three-quarters). An improper fraction has a numerator that is greater than or equal to its denominator, such as 11/4. Both forms represent the same amount — you can convert freely between them.

What this lesson teaches

1Define a mixed number as a whole number combined with a proper fraction
2Convert an improper fraction to a mixed number
3Convert a mixed number to an improper fraction
4Represent mixed numbers using diagrams and on a number line

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