For today, we concentrated on division of fractions. When we divide a number, we can also express the answer as a fraction. We also learn about improper fractions and mixed numbers.
8 ÷ 3 = 8/3
8/3 is an improper fraction
Improper fractions are fractions in which the numerator (top number) is greater than the denominator (lower number)
Improper fractions are fractions not expressed in whole and a fraction.
This is an important term you need to know as exam questions might ask you to express a mixed number as an improper fraction
8/3 is also 3/3 + 3/3 + 2/3. When you add up the numerators, they give you 8.
3/3 = 1 whole
In this case, 8/3 = 2 wholes + 2/3 (This is a mixed number)
Mixed numbers are fractions expressed in wholes and fractions.
Sincerely,
Mr Nelson Ong
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