Simplifying Mixed Numbers Quiz

What is a mixed number?

• A decimal number

• A combination of a whole number and a fraction

• A fraction with a numerator smaller than the denominator

• A fraction with a numerator larger than the denominator

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

• Subtract the numerator from the whole number

• Divide the numerator by the denominator

• Add the whole number to the fraction

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

What is the next step after obtaining an improper fraction?

• Convert it to a decimal

• Add the numerator and denominator

• Simplify the fraction by dividing both terms by their greatest common divisor

• Multiply the numerator and denominator

What is the simplified form of the improper fraction 28/6?

• 14/3

• 7/3

• 28/3

• 14/6

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

• Multiply the numerator by the denominator

• Subtract the denominator from the numerator

• Divide the numerator by the denominator and use the remainder as the new numerator

• Add the numerator and denominator