Simplifying Fractions and Mixed Numbers

What is the first step to convert the decimal 3.5 into a fraction?

• Multiply 3.5 by 10

• Divide 3.5 by 10

• Place 3.5 over 1

• Convert 3.5 into a mixed number

To remove the decimal from 3.5, what number should you multiply it by?

• 1

• 5

• 10

• 100

After multiplying 3.5 by 10 and 1 by 10, you get the fraction 35/10. How do you simplify this fraction?

• Divide both numbers by 2

• Divide both numbers by 5

• Multiply both numbers by 5

• Subtract 5 from both numbers

What is the mixed number form of the improper fraction 7/2?

• 2 and 1/7

• 3 and 1/2

• 7 and 1/2

• 2 and 3/7