Simplifying Fractions Quiz

What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

• To add more parts to the fraction

• To change the fraction to a decimal

• To reduce the fraction to its smallest equivalent form

• To make the fraction larger

Which of the following fractions is equivalent to 1/2?

• 2/3

• 5/8

• 3/4

• 2/4

What is the first step in simplifying the fraction 4/8?

• Subtract 2 from both the numerator and denominator

• Multiply both the numerator and denominator by 2

• Divide both the numerator and denominator by 2

• Add 2 to both the numerator and denominator

How can you simplify 12/18 more quickly?

• Divide by 3 over 3

• Divide by 6 over 6

• Divide by 4 over 4

• Divide by 2 over 2

What is the simplified form of 32/64?

• 4/5

• 1/2

• 3/4

• 2/3

What is the result of dividing 16/32 by 2 over 2 repeatedly?

• 3/4

• 1/2

• 2/3

• 1/4

Which number is a common factor of both 21 and 28?

• 3

• 9

• 5

• 7

Why can't 23/28 be simplified further?

• Both numbers are odd

• 23 is a prime number

• 28 is a prime number

• Both numbers are even

What is a prime number?

• A number divisible by 1 and itself

• A number divisible by 4

• A number divisible by 3

• A number divisible by 2

What should you do if you encounter a fraction with a prime number in the numerator?

• Divide by 2

• Divide by the prime number

• Leave it as it is

• Multiply by 2