Understanding Similar Fractions

What is the term for the number on top of the line in a fraction?

• Quotient

• Divider

• Numerator

• Denominator

Which of the following fractions are considered similar?

• 1/3 and 2/5

• 5/6 and 7/9

• 3/4 and 5/4

• 2/7 and 3/8

How do you add similar fractions?

• Add the numerators and keep the denominators the same

• Add the denominators and keep the numerators the same

• Subtract the numerators and add the denominators

• Multiply the numerators and denominators

What is the simplified form of 12/16?

• 3/4

• 4/5

• 6/8

• 1/2

When subtracting similar fractions, what is the first step?

• Multiply the fractions

• Add the numerators

• Subtract the numerators

• Subtract the denominators

What is the result of 4/5 minus 1/5?

• 2/5

• 3/5

• 4/5

• 1/5

Edwin rode his car for 2/5 miles on Tuesday and 4/5 miles on Wednesday. How many miles did he ride in total?

• 2 miles

• 8/5 miles

• 1 mile

• 6/5 miles

Annie has been in class for 1/2 hour. If her class lasts 7/2 hours, how much time is left?

• 3.5 hours

• 5 hours

• 2 hours

• 3 hours

What is the simplified form of 6/2?

• 1

• 3

• 2

• 4

If you have 3/4 and subtract 1/4, what is the result?

• 1/2

• 1/4

• 2/4

• 3/4