Adding and Subtracting Fractions Quiz

Why can't you simply add the numerators and denominators of two fractions to get the correct sum?

• Because fractions must be converted to decimals first.

• Because the denominators must be multiplied first.

• Because fractions are not real numbers.

• Because it breaks the Order of Operations rules.

What is the correct way to add fractions with the same denominators?

• Add the numerators and keep the same denominator.

• Subtract the denominators and add the numerators.

• Multiply the numerators and add the denominators.

• Add both the numerators and denominators.

What is the result of adding 5/16 and 2/16?

• 3/16

• 7/16

• 7/32

• 10/16

How do you subtract fractions with the same denominators?

• Subtract the numerators and keep the same denominator.

• Subtract both the numerators and denominators.

• Multiply the numerators and keep the same denominator.

• Add the numerators and subtract the denominators.

What must you do to add fractions with different denominators?

• Find a common denominator.

• Convert them to decimals.

• Multiply the denominators.

• Add the numerators directly.