Exploring Integer Rules for Fractions and Mixed Numbers

What should you do first when adding fractions or mixed numbers?

• Rewrite the fractions

• Find a common denominator

• Simplify the fractions

• Add the numerators

When subtracting fractions, what must you do if you cannot subtract the numerators directly?

• Add the numerators and denominators

• Borrow one from the whole number

• Change the fractions to improper fractions

• Multiply the fractions

What is the first step in multiplying fractions or mixed numbers?

• Convert to improper fractions

• Add the fractions

• Simplify the fractions

• Find a common denominator

What does 'keep, change, flip' refer to in fraction operations?

• Dividing fractions

• Multiplying fractions

• Subtracting fractions

• Adding fractions

In the example of subtracting negative 5 and 5/13 minus 2 and 1/2, what is the first step?

• Find a common denominator

• Rewrite to add the opposite

• Simplify the fractions

• Add the numerators

When dividing fractions, what must you do after converting to improper fractions?

• Simplify the fractions

• Multiply by the reciprocal

• Add the fractions

• Find a common denominator

What is the correct mathematical term for 'keep, change, flip'?

• Add the opposite

• Multiply by the reciprocal

• Convert to improper fractions

• Simplify before multiplying

In the example of adding negative 3 and 1/2 plus 5 and 4/5, what is the first step?

• Find a common denominator

• Rewrite to add the opposite

• Simplify the fractions

• Determine the signs of the numbers

What should you do if the fractions have different signs when adding?

• Add the numerators

• Subtract and use the sign of the number with the greater absolute value

• Rewrite the fractions

• Find a common denominator

What is the final step in any fraction operation?

• Rewrite the fractions

• Simplify if necessary

• Add the numerators

• Find a common denominator