Adding Mixed Numbers and Improper Fractions Quiz

What is the first step in converting a mixed number to an improper fraction?

• Divide the numerator by the whole number

• Add the numerator and denominator

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

• Subtract the numerator from the denominator

Why is it necessary to have the same denominator when adding fractions?

• To make the fractions look similar

• To ensure the numerators are equal

• To accurately add the fractions together

• To simplify the fractions

How do you find a common denominator for two fractions?

• Find the smallest number both denominators divide into

• Subtract the smaller denominator from the larger one

• Add the denominators together

• Multiply the numerators together

What is the process to simplify a fraction?

• Add the numerator and denominator

• Subtract the numerator from the denominator

• Divide the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor

• Multiply the numerator and denominator by the same number

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

• Add the numerator and denominator

• Divide the numerator by the denominator and use the remainder

• Multiply the numerator by the denominator

• Subtract the denominator from the numerator