Understanding Fractions

What is a fraction?

• A fraction is a whole number.

• A fraction is a numerical representation of a part of a whole, expressed as a ratio of two integers.

• A fraction is a type of decimal.

• A fraction is a percentage of a total.

What does the top number of a fraction represent?

• The value of the fraction as a decimal.

• The whole number in a mixed number.

• The denominator of a fraction.

• The numerator of a fraction.

What does the bottom number of a fraction represent?

• The bottom number (denominator) represents the total number of equal parts.

• The bottom number represents the value of the fraction.

• The bottom number shows the fraction's decimal equivalent.

• The bottom number indicates the numerator of the fraction.

How do you add two fractions with the same denominator?

• Add the numerators and keep the same denominator.

• Subtract the numerators and keep the same denominator.

• Add the denominators and keep the same numerator.

• Multiply the numerators and denominators.

If you have 1/4 and 2/4, what is the sum?

• 1/2

• 1/4

• 3/4

• 2/3

What is the result of 3/5 + 1/5?

• 5/5

• 4/5

• 2/5

• 1/2

Can you simplify the fraction 4/8? If so, what is it?

• 2/3

• 1/2

• 3/4

• 1/4

What is the equivalent fraction of 1/2 with a denominator of 4?

• 1/4

• 2/4

• 2/2

• 3/4

If you have 5/6 and you add 1/6, what do you get?

• 4/6

• 3/6

• 1

• 2/6

Why is it important to have a common denominator when adding fractions?

• Common denominators are only needed for subtraction.

• Fractions can be added by multiplying their numerators.

• Adding fractions can be done without any denominators.

• It is important to have a common denominator when adding fractions to ensure accurate addition of their values.