Learning Mixed Numbers The Easy Way

Mixed numbers are easy to learn when presented on the number line. Not only that, but the conversion to improper fractions and vice versa also becomes very simple when presented this way. Using number lines for this work allows your child to see the rules in operation and even find out the conversion rules for herself.

What You'll Need First

This topic requires a couple of basic skills in order to understand it fully. Your child will need to be familiar with basic fractions and putting fractions on the number line. If these have not yet been covered, please take a few minutes to review them.

Examples

I'll start with some simple examples using halves and thirds. First I'll go from improper fractions to mixed numbers:

Now let's have a look at the reverse process. It literally is just the same thing as above but done backward; first locate the number on the number line, then count up the parts:

Practice Time

Now it's time to reinforce that skill that has just been learned. Click the link below to download the PDF conversion worksheet, free for personal use.

Conversions Practice Sheet

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