Equivalent & Simplified Fractions
Equivalent fractions can be created using what two operations (+ - / x)?
Multiplication (x)
Division (/)
In an improper fraction, which value is greater, the numerator or denominator?
Numerator
What two parts make up a mixed number?
Whole number and fraction
To add fractions, the denominators must be the _________.
Are these two fractions equivalent (have the same value)? Yes or No:
1/2 and 4/8
Yes
The value of an improper fraction is always:
a) less than 1
b) equal to or greater than 1
c) equal to 1
b) equal to or greater than 1
The value of a mixed number is always:
a) less than 1
b) greater than 1
c) equal to or greater than 1
b) greater than 1
Add the following fractions:
2/6 + 3/6
5/6
Create an equivalent fraction by completing the ?.
1/4 = ? / 8
Which for the following is an improper fraction:
a) 4/6
b) 11/25
c) 6/4
c) 6/4
Convert the mixed number to an improper fraction.
2 3/4
11/4
Add the following fractions:
1/3 + 3/6
2/6 + 3/6 = 5/6
Simplify the following fraction by completing the ?.
8/12 = ? / 3
2/3
Convert the improper fraction to a mixed number.
6/4
1 2/4
Convert the mixed number to an improper fraction and simplify.
3 2/3
11/3
Add the following fractions:
1/3 + 3/5
5/15 + 9/15 = 14/15
Simplify the following fraction.
12/30
2/5
Convert the improper fraction to a mixed number and simplify.
26/6
4 2/6 = 4 1/3
Convert the mixed number to an improper fraction and simplify.
5 5/10
55/10 = 11/5
Add the following fractions.
Present your solution as a mixed number in its simplest form:
3/4 + 3/6
18/24 + 12/24 = 30/24 = 1 6/24 = 1 1/4
OR
9/12 + 6/12 = 15/12 = 1 3/12 = 1 1/4