WRITING IMPROPER FRACTION SHOWN IN THE FIGURE

Write a mixed number and improper fraction for the parts that are shaded.

Problem 1 :

Solution :

By observing the figure,

Three whole shapes are completely shaded.

Seven of nine parts shaded.

So,

= 3 7/9

In total, there are 3 7/9 shaded.

Problem 2 :

Solution :

By observing the figure,

Two whole shapes are completely shaded.

One of two parts shaded.

So,

= 2 1/2

In total, there are 2 1/2 shaded.

Problem 3 :

Solution :

By observing the figure,

Two whole shapes are completely shaded.

Two of four parts shaded.

So,

= 2 2/4

= 2 1/2

In total, there are 2 1/2 shaded.

Problem 4 :

Solution :

By observing the figure,

One whole shapes are completely shaded.

Three of eight parts shaded.

So,

= 1 3/8

In total, there are 1 3/8 shaded.

Problem 5 :

Solution :

By observing the figure,

One whole shapes are completely shaded.

Four of five parts shaded.

So,

= 1 4/5

In total, there are 1 4/5 shaded.

Problem 6 :

Solution :

By observing the figure,

Two whole shapes are completely shaded.

One of three parts shaded.

So,

= 2 1/3

In total, there are 2 1/3 shaded.

Problem 7 :

Solution :

By observing the figure,

Three whole shapes are completely shaded.

Five of seven parts shaded.

So,

= 3 5/7

In total, there are 3 5/7 shaded.

Problem 8 :

Solution :

By observing the figure,

One shapes are completely shaded.

Two of six parts shaded.

So,

= 1 2/6

= 1 1/3

In total, there are 1 1/3 shaded.

Problem 9 :

Solution :

By observing the figure,

Two whole shapes are completely shaded.

One of four parts shaded.

So,

= 2 1/4

In total, there are 2 1/4 shaded.

Problem 10 :

Solution :

By observing the figure,

Three whole shapes are completely shaded.

Two of three parts shaded.

So,

= 3 2/3

In total, there are 3 2/3 shaded.