Fractions 5th Grade

How do you add unit fractions?

• To add unit fractions with the same denominator, simply add the numerators.

• To add unit fractions, multiply the denominators and add the numerators.

• To add unit fractions, find a common denominator and subtract the numerators.

• To add unit fractions, you can only add them if they are equal.

What is the difference between a proper fraction and an improper fraction?

• A proper fraction has a numerator greater than or equal to the denominator, while an improper fraction has a numerator less than the denominator.

• A proper fraction has a numerator less than the denominator, while an improper fraction has a numerator greater than or equal to the denominator.

• Both proper and improper fractions have numerators that are equal to their denominators.

• A proper fraction is always a whole number, while an improper fraction is a decimal.

What is an improper fraction?

• A fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator, such as 3/4.

• A fraction where the numerator is equal to the denominator, such as 5/5.

• A fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator, such as 12/4.

• A fraction that cannot be simplified further.

What is the least common denominator (LCD)?

• The largest multiple that two or more denominators share.

• The smallest multiple that two or more denominators share.

• The sum of the denominators involved.

• The difference between the denominators involved.

What is the total distance Parker hiked if he walked 4 different 1/6 mile trails?

• 1/2 mile

• 2/3 mile

• 3/4 mile

• 1 mile

What is the sum of 1/3 and 1/6?

• 1/4

• 1/2

• 2/3

• 1/3

How do you determine if a fraction is greater than 1?

• The numerator is less than the denominator.

• The numerator is equal to the denominator.

• The numerator is greater than the denominator.

• The fraction has a negative value.

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

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

• Divide the numerator by the denominator; the quotient is the whole number and the remainder over the denominator is the fractional part.

• Subtract the whole number from the numerator and keep the denominator the same.

• Add the numerator and denominator to get the mixed number.

What is a mixed number?

• A whole number only, like 5

• A proper fraction only, like 1/2

• A whole number combined with a proper fraction, such as 3 1/4

• A decimal number, like 2.5

How do you find the equivalent fraction of 1/2?

• Add 1 to both the numerator and denominator.

• Multiply both the numerator and denominator by the same number. For example, 1/2 = 2/4 = 3/6.

• Divide both the numerator and denominator by the same number.

• Subtract 1 from both the numerator and denominator.