Exploring Mixed Operations with Fractions

What is the first step in solving mixed operations with fractions?

• Perform addition first

• Simplify the fractions

• Perform multiplication first

• Convert fractions to decimals

In the first example, what is the result of multiplying 7/4 by 8/9?

• 56/36

• 14/9

• 2/3

• 7/36

What common denominator is used to add 2/3 and 14/9?

• 3

• 9

• 12

• 6

What is the result of 2/3 + 14/9?

• 2 and 1/9

• 3 and 1/9

• 3 and 2/9

• 2 and 2/9

In the second example, what is the result of squaring 4/3?

• 16/9

• 8/3

• 4/9

• 2/3

What common denominator is used to subtract 14/5 and 16/9?

• 9

• 5

• 14

• 45

What is the result of 14/5 - 16/9?

• 1 and 1/45

• 1 and 2/45

• 1 and 1/9

• 1 and 2/9

In the third example, what is the common denominator used inside the brackets?

• 14

• 7

• 28

• 21

What is the result of multiplying 3/4 by 86/21?

• 43/14

• 43/21

• 86/28

• 86/14

What is the final mixed number result of 43/14?

• 3 and 2/9

• 3 and 1/9

• 3 and 2/14

• 3 and 1/14