Fractions: Operations and Conversions

This video tutorial by Ben from registerednurseRN.com covers the addition and subtraction of fractions, aimed at helping students prepare for entrance exams like the HESI. It explains the types of fractions—mixed, improper, and proper—and introduces a mnemonic, 'Miles', to solve fraction problems. The video includes detailed examples of adding and subtracting fractions, converting between mixed and improper fractions, and simplifying results. It concludes with a few more examples and encourages viewers to test their knowledge with a quiz.

What is the main purpose of this video tutorial?

• To demonstrate the use of calculators in exams

• To teach advanced calculus concepts

• To review addition and subtraction of fractions for entrance exams

• To explain the history of mathematics

Which type of fraction has a whole number and a fraction part?

• Proper fraction

• Decimal fraction

• Improper fraction

• Mixed fraction

What does the 'M' in the MILES mnemonic stand for?

• Minimize

• Mixed fraction

• Measure

• Multiply

When adding fractions with the same denominator, what should you do with the denominators?

• Add them together

• Subtract them

• Keep them the same

• Multiply them

How do you find the least common denominator for fractions with different denominators?

• Add the denominators

• Find a common multiple

• Subtract the smaller denominator from the larger

• Divide the larger denominator by the smaller

What is the result of subtracting 5/2 from 7/3 after finding a common denominator?

• 1/6

• -1/6

• 2/3

• -2/3

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

• Subtract the numerator from the denominator

• Add the numerator to the denominator

• Divide the numerator by the whole number

• Multiply the whole number by the denominator and add the numerator

What is the least common denominator of 10 and 15?

• 40

• 5

• 30

• 20

When adding a whole number to a mixed fraction, what is the first step?

• Multiply the whole number by the fraction

• Subtract the whole number from the fraction

• Add the numerators

• Convert the whole number to a fraction

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

• Divide the numerator by the denominator

• Add the numerator to the denominator

• Multiply the numerator by the denominator

• Subtract the denominator from the numerator