Operations with Fractions and Mixed Numbers

Mr. Richards teaches how to add and subtract like fractions, focusing on common denominators. He explains methods for simplifying fractions and converting between mixed numbers and improper fractions. The lesson includes solving word problems and finding distances on a number line, emphasizing practical applications of fraction operations.

What is the first step in adding fractions with like denominators?

• Subtract the numerators

• Add the denominators

• Multiply the fractions

• Add the numerators

How do you simplify the fraction 6/4?

• Subtract 2 from the numerator

• Multiply both numerator and denominator by 2

• Divide both numerator and denominator by 2

• Divide both numerator and denominator by 3

What is the mixed number form of 3/2?

• 1 and 1/2

• 1 and 2/3

• 2 and 1/2

• 2 and 1/3

What is the result of adding 5/9 and -7/9?

• 0

• 1/9

• -2/9

• 2/9

How do you handle a negative fraction in addition?

• Ignore the negative sign

• Add the negative sign to the denominator

• Add the negative sign to the numerator

• Convert to a positive fraction

What is the result of adding 3/4 and 3/4?

• All of the above

• 6/4

• 3/2

• 1 and 1/2

What is the result of adding 3/4 and 3/4 using the simplest form?

• All of the above

• 6/4

• 3/2

• 1 and 1/2

What is the result of adding 3/4 and 3/4 using the simplest form?

• 6/4

• All of the above

• 3/2

• 1 and 1/2

When adding mixed numbers, what is one method to simplify the result?

• Subtract the fractions

• Add the whole numbers only

• Convert to improper fractions

• Multiply the fractions

What is the result of adding 3 and 4/9 to 7 and 8/9?

• 12 and 1/3

• 10 and 12/9

• 11 and 3/9

• 11 and 1/3