Adding and Subtracting Fractions: A Comprehensive Review

What is the result of adding 1/2 and 1/2?

• 1/2

• 2/4

• 1

• 1/4

Why is it incorrect to add the denominators when adding fractions?

• It is actually correct to do so

• It makes the calculation easier

• It simplifies the fraction

• It changes the size of the pieces

What happens when you add 1/2 + 1/2 incorrectly by adding denominators?

• You get 1/2

• You get 4/4

• You get 2/4

• You get 1

What is the correct way to handle denominators when adding fractions with like denominators?

• Multiply them

• Add them

• Subtract them

• Keep them the same

What is the least common multiple (LCM) of 5 and 6?

• 12

• 15

• 30

• 10

What must be true for the denominators when subtracting fractions?

• They must be different

• They must be the same

• They must be prime numbers

• They must be even

How do you find a common denominator for 2/3 and 1/2?

• Add 3 and 2

• Multiply 3 by 2

• Subtract 2 from 3

• Find the LCM of 3 and 2

After finding a common denominator, how do you subtract fractions?

• Subtract both numerators and denominators

• Add the numerators

• Multiply the numerators

• Only subtract the numerators

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

• Divide the numerator by the denominator

• Multiply the numerator by the denominator

• Subtract the denominator from the numerator

• Add the numerator to the denominator

What is the result of converting 1 7/6 to a mixed number?

• 1 1/6

• 2

• 1

• 2 1/6