Fraction Basics

This mind map will help students keep the lesson topics organized for the unit on fractions and rational numbers. Parents can also use this mind map to understand how current topics are connected with one another.A fraction is a part of a whole.A fraction is an ordered pair of integers a and b, where b is not equal to 0 (zero), written a/b or a over b respectively. The integer a is the numerator of the fraction and the integer b is the denominator of the fraction.

A Proper Fraction has a top numberless than its bottom number.Take a look at the youtube video attached here to learn what a proper fraction is and how we see/use them in common situations. Visit the web link provided to learn more about proper fractions.

An Improper Fraction has a top number larger than (or equal to) the bottom number.Take a look at the attached website and video to learn how we use these numbers and to get a breakdown of how they are written.

This video will show you how to convert an improper fraction into a mixed number.

A Mixed Number is a whole number and a proper fraction combined.The website attached is a good place to go to start learning about what to do with these numbers. Explore the links on the website and see what you can find about working with mixed numbers.Take a look at the attached video on mixed numbers to learn more about why we use them and how they are written. The video does a good job at breaking down each part of a mixed number.

This video will show you how to convert a mixed number into an improper fraction.