how to turn a number into a fraction

For whole numbers: divide by 1, for example: 6=6/1, -3=-3/1.

To convert from mixed fraction to improper fraction: multiply the whole number by the denominator and add the answer to the numerator

Example: 5 1/2 = (5*2+1)/2=11/2

Definitions:

• Proper Fractions Numerator < Denominator
  Proper fractions have the nominator part smaller than the denominator part,
  for example , or  .
• Improper Fractions Numerator > Denominator or Numerator = Denominator,
  Improper fractions have the nominator part greater or equal to the denominator part,
  for exampleor .
• Mixed Fractions
  Mixed fractions have a whole number plus a fraction, for example 2or 123 .

Source of definitions: http://www.jamit.com.au/htmlFolder/FRAC1001.html