Understanding Fractions and Operations

This video is a mini course on fractions, covering essential concepts such as common vocabulary, equivalent fractions, simplifying fractions, and converting between improper fractions and mixed numbers. It also includes operations with fractions like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. The course is designed as a refresher to build a solid foundation in fractions, useful for students at various educational levels.

What is the term for a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator?

• Mixed number

• Proper fraction

• Improper fraction

• Equivalent fraction

Which of the following is an example of equivalent fractions?

• 1/2 and 2/4

• 3/4 and 6/8

• All of the above

• 5/6 and 10/12

What is the greatest common factor used for when simplifying fractions?

• To find a common denominator

• To add fractions

• To multiply fractions

• To divide both the numerator and denominator

How do you convert an improper fraction to a mixed number?

• By dividing the numerator by the denominator

• By adding the numerator and denominator

• By subtracting the numerator from the denominator

• By multiplying the numerator and denominator

What is the first step in converting a mixed number to an improper fraction?

• Multiply the whole number by the denominator

• Add the whole number to the fraction

• Subtract the fraction from the whole number

• Divide the numerator by the denominator

When adding fractions, what must be true about the denominators?

• They must be different

• They must be the same

• One must be larger than the other

• They must be prime numbers

What method is used to divide fractions?

• Flip-Keep-Change

• Keep-Change-Flip

• Add-Subtract-Multiply

• Multiply-Divide-Add

Which operation requires finding a common denominator before proceeding?

• Addition

• Division

• Simplification

• Multiplication

What is the result of multiplying 3/8 by 2/5?

• 6/40

• 3/13

• 1/4

• 3/20

If you have 4/9 and want to subtract 1/3, what is the first step?

• Add the fractions

• Subtract the numerators directly

• Find a common denominator

• Multiply the fractions