CPM Homework Help : CC1 Problem 5-24

Write each of the mixed numbers below as a fraction greater than one, and write each of the fractions greater than one as a mixed number. Include a diagram to explain each answer.

Hint:

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$4 \frac { 1 } { 3 }$

Hint (a):

This can be rewritten as:

$\frac{3}{3}+\frac{3}{3}+\frac{3}{3}+\frac{3}{3}+\frac{1}{3}$

$\frac{15}{4}$

Hint (b):

This can be rewritten as:

$\frac{4}{4}+\frac{4}{4}+\frac{4}{4}+\frac{3}{4}$

$3 \frac { 1 } { 2 }$

Partial Answer (c):

4 circles each divided vertically in two equal parts. 3 of the circles are completely shaded. The fourth circle has only left side shaded.

$\frac{15}{8}$

Partial Answer (d):

$1\frac{7}{8}$