Fraction Review: Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions

What is a proper fraction?

• A fraction that cannot be simplified

• A fraction where the numerator is greater than the denominator

• A fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator

• A fraction with a whole number and a fraction part

How can improper fractions be written?

• As whole numbers

• As mixed numbers

• As decimals

• As proper fractions

What is the improper fraction for 1 and 5/8?

• 1/8

• 13/8

• 8/13

• 5/8

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

• By using long division

• By multiplying the numerator and the denominator

• By adding the numerator and the denominator

• By subtracting the numerator from the denominator

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

• Divide the numerator by the whole number

• Subtract the numerator from the denominator

• Multiply the denominator by the whole number

• Add the numerator to the denominator

What is 2 and 1/3 as an improper fraction?

• 5/3

• 6/3

• 7/3

• 8/3

How many pieces should be shaded to represent 2 and 1/3?

• 7 pieces

• 6 pieces

• 5 pieces

• 8 pieces

What is a factor?

• A number that is always even

• A number that is always prime

• A number that cannot be divided

• A number that can be divided into another number evenly

Which of the following is a factor of 12?

• 9

• 5

• 3

• 7

What is the simplest form of the fraction 12/40?

• 3/10

• 6/20

• 12/40

• 1/4