Quiz about Add and Subtract Fractions with Unlike Denominators Word Problems

Question 1

When the denominators are not the same, I must find a...

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common denominator

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common numerator

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equivalent fraction

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mixed number

Question 2

When adding or subtracting fractions, I NEVER add or subtract the...

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denominators

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numerators

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mixed numbers

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equivalent fractions

Question 3

Is this a correct answer?

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No, you cannot add unlike denominators

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Yes, the student correctly added.

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No, 5 + 7 is not 12

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No, 2 + 3 is not 5

Question 4

Simon has 1/5 of a gallon of cranberry juice, 1/3 of a gallon of apple juice, and 7/10 of a gallon of grape juice. How much juice does Simon have?

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1 7/30

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9/30

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1/2

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1 13/30

Question 5

What does Ms. Parten say you should think of when you see unlike denominators?

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red flag

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green flag

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white flag

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pizza

Question 6

What is the sum?

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$$\frac{17}{12}$$

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$$\frac{6}{12}$$

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1

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$$\frac{5}{7}$$

Question 7

What is the sum?

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$$\frac{15}{12}$$

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$$\frac{12}{15}$$

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$$1\ \frac{3}{15}$$

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$$1\ \frac{1}{5}$$

Question 8

(Choose one that is true) When you add or subtract fractions with unlike denominators you..

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Find the least common multiple to change your denominator

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Find the greatest common factor to change your denominator

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Change the denominator by picking a random number then divide

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none of these are true

Question 9

What is the the next step to finding this answer?

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Multiply to find each new numerator by the multiple used to get 12. (3 X1) (4 X 1)

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Add the numerators (1+1=2)

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Multiply 12 X 1 for both fractions to find a new numerator

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This is a mistake, you don't need to convert to twelfths

Question 10

Carefully following a recipe, Ben used exactly 5/8 of a cup of oil and 3/4 of a cup of water. How many cups of liquid did Ben use in all?

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1 3/8

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1/8

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2/3

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1 1/2

Question 11

Marty made two types of cookies. He used 2/3 cup of sugar for one recipe and 1/4 cup of sugar for the other. How much sugar did he use in all?

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11/12

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5/12

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3/7

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1/3

Question 12

Question 12.

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11/12

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9/16

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9/24

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1/12

Question 13

Q1. What is the fraction of the shaded area?

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B) 7/8

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A) 3/8

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C) 3/14

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D) 1/8

Question 14

Question 14.

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B

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A

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C

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D

Question 15

Question 15.

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3/8

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4/12

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5/12

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8/8

Question 16

You decide to dye your hair various colors for Halloween. If you dye 1/3 of it blue, 1/4 pink, and 1/4 black, how much of your original hair color is left?

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1/6

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1/12

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1/3

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5/6

Question 17

Snow fell in Monroe twice in one day. The town received 3/8 inch of snow in the morning and another 1/2 inch of snow in the afternoon. How many total inches of snow fell in Monroe on that day?

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7/8

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1/8

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3/10

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5/8

Question 18

Jerome wants to walk to school. He lives 2 1/4 miles away. So far, he has walked 7/8 of a mile. How far does he have left to go?

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1 3/8

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2 6/4

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1 6/8

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2 3/4

Question 19

What must you have to add and subtract fractions?

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Common denominators

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Common numerators

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Different numerators

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Different denominators

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