Operations with Fractions

Front

What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole and consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

Front

What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

Back

To simplify a fraction means to reduce it to its lowest terms, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

Front

How do you multiply fractions?

Back

To multiply fractions, multiply the numerators together and the denominators together. Then simplify if possible.

Front

What is the product of 2/5 and 4/5?

Back

8/25.

Front

How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

Back

Add the numerators together and keep the same denominator.

Front

What is 1/3 + 1/5?

Back

8/15.

Front

What must you do first in order to add or subtract unlike fractions?

Back

Find a common denominator.

Front

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

Back

Multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place that over the original denominator.

Front

Convert 2 1/5 to an improper fraction.

Back

11/5.

Front

What is the sum of 6 2/5 and 4 1/5?

Back

10 3/5.