Fraction Multiplication and Cancellation Quiz

What is the purpose of using cancellation when multiplying fractions?

• To simplify the fractions to their simplest form

• To convert fractions to decimals

• To make the fractions larger

• To add the fractions together

When breaking down the number 8 into factors, which of the following is correct?

• 8 = 2 x 2

• 8 = 4 x 2

• 8 = 3 x 3

• 8 = 5 x 1

What is the greatest common factor of 15 and 5?

• 15

• 3

• 5

• 10

How can you simplify the fraction 8/16?

• 3/4

• 1/4

• 1/2

• 2/3

If you have a numerator and denominator that are identical, what should you do?

• Leave them as they are

• Add them together

• Multiply them

• Cross them out and replace with 1

What is the result of simplifying 7/14?

• 1/2

• 2/3

• 3/4

• 1/3

When simplifying 4/12, what is the correct simplified form?

• 1/2

• 1/3

• 1/4

• 1/6

What is the greatest common factor of 45 and 3?

• 5

• 15

• 3

• 1

How do you simplify 2/6?

• 1/2

• 1/6

• 1/4

• 1/3

What is the final simplified result of multiplying the fractions in the last example?

• 7/8

• 5/6

• 5/7

• 6/7