MathematicsFractionsAges 9–10
Mixed numbers and improper fractions
Recognise mixed numbers and improper fractions; convert from one form to the other (e.g. 2/5 + 4/5 = 6/5 = 1 1/5)
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This concept
Mixed numbers and improper fractionsProcedural concept
Check understanding
- Convert 11/4 to 2 3/4
- Convert 3 2/5 to 17/5
- Write 6/5 + 4/5 = 10/5 = 2 as both improper fraction and whole number
“If your child sees the fraction 9/4, can they convert it to a mixed number — and then turn 2 and 3/5 back into an improper fraction?”
Curriculum record
- Type
- Procedural
- Subject
- Mathematics
- Domain
- Fractions
- Age range
- Ages 9–10