Converting Fractions and Mixed Numbers

The video tutorial explains how to add mixed numbers by first converting them into improper fractions. It covers finding a common denominator, adding the fractions, and converting the result back into a mixed number. The tutorial concludes with simplifying the fraction part of the mixed number.

What is the first step in adding mixed numbers?

• Convert them to decimals

• Subtract the whole numbers

• Find the least common multiple

• Convert them to improper fractions

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

• Divide the numerator by the denominator

• Add the whole number to the numerator

• Subtract the numerator from the whole number

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

What is the least common denominator of 10 and 5?

• 5

• 15

• 10

• 20

What must be true about the denominators before adding fractions?

• One must be a multiple of the other

• They must be the same

• They must be prime numbers

• They must be different

What is the result of adding 88/10 and 56/10?

• 144/20

• 144/10

• 144/5

• 144/15

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

• Subtract the denominator from the numerator

• Multiply the numerator by the denominator

• Divide the numerator by the denominator

• Add the numerator to the denominator

What is the whole number part of 144/10 as a mixed number?

• 12

• 13

• 14

• 15

What is the remainder when 144 is divided by 10?

• 8

• 6

• 4

• 2

What is the greatest common factor of 4 and 10?

• 1

• 2

• 4

• 3

What is the simplified form of 14 and 4/10?

• 14 and 1/2

• 14 and 2/5

• 14 and 3/5

• 14 and 4/5