Simplifying Fractions Quiz

What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

• To make the numbers bigger

• To use the smallest top and bottom numbers without changing the value

• To add more parts to the fraction

• To change the value of the fraction

What is the equivalent fraction of 1/2 when the rectangle is divided into more parts?

• 3/6

• 5/10

• 2/4

• 4/8

Tags

CCSS.4.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.B.5B

What is a 'whole fraction'?

• A fraction with a value of 3

• A fraction with a value of 0

• A fraction with a value of 1

• A fraction with a value of 2

Tags

CCSS.3.NF.A.3C

What should you do if you cancel out all the factors on the top or bottom of a fraction?

• Write a one

• Write a two

• Write a zero

• Write a three

Tags

CCSS.4.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.3A

CCSS.3.NF.A.3B

What is the first step in simplifying a fraction?

• Subtract the top number from the bottom number

• Multiply the top and bottom numbers

• Add the top and bottom numbers

• Replace the top and bottom numbers with their prime factors

What is the simplified form of the fraction 5/15?

• 1/3

• 3/5

• 2/3

• 1/5

What is the simplified form of the fraction 30/36?

• 5/6

• 1/6

• 3/6

• 6/5

What is the greatest common factor (GCF) used for in simplifying fractions?

• To divide fractions

• To multiply fractions

• To add fractions

• To find common factors and cancel them

Why is it important to simplify fractions?

• To make fractions easier to work with

• To make the teacher's job easier

• To make the numbers bigger

• To change the value of the fraction

What is the simplified form of 27/54?

• 3/4

• 2/3

• 1/2

• 1/3