Mixed Numbers & Improper Fractions: Converting and Calculating

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About Course

Convert between mixed numbers such as 2¾ and improper fractions such as 11/4, then add, subtract, multiply and divide them without a calculator. Covers Functional Skills Level 1 and 2 and GCSE content, with checked worked examples from recipes, timber and time.

Tutwoo is an independent learning provider. This course supports Functional Skills and GCSE Maths revision in England. It is not produced or endorsed by any awarding body and is not an accredited qualification.

© 2026 Tutwoo UK Limited. This course was created in-house by Tutwoo and is our original work. It is for your own learning only: please do not copy, share, record or resell it.

What Will You Learn?

  • Convert confidently between mixed numbers and improper fractions
  • Add and subtract mixed numbers, including when you need to “borrow”
  • Multiply and divide mixed numbers by converting first
  • Compare and order mixed numbers and use them in practical problems

Course Content

Course Lessons

  • Converting between the two forms
  • Adding and subtracting
  • Multiplying and dividing
  • Comparing, ordering and practical problems

Sources & Further Reading
The official guidance this course is based on.

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