Adding and Subtracting Fractions with Like Denominators

What does the numerator of a fraction represent?

• The total number of parts divided

• The total number of parts in a whole

• The number of shaded parts in a model

• The number of unshaded parts in a model

When adding fractions with the same denominator, what should the denominator of the answer be?

• The same as the original denominators

• The sum of the denominators

• Zero

• One

What is a common mistake when adding fractions with like denominators?

• Subtracting the numerators

• Multiplying the numerators

• Adding the denominators together

• Keeping the denominator the same

If you have 3/7 plus 2/7, what is the sum?

• 6/7

• 1/7

• 5/7

• 5/14

How do you find the difference when subtracting two fractions with the same denominator?

• Subtract the numerators

• Add the numerators

• Multiply the denominators

• Subtract the denominators

What does it mean to express a fraction in its simplest form?

• Reducing the fraction to its lowest terms

• Converting the fraction to a whole number

• Changing the denominator to 1

• Multiplying the numerator and denominator by the same number

What is the result of subtracting 2/8 from 7/8?

• 5/16

• 5/7

• 5/8

• 9/8

What should you always remember to do after adding or subtracting fractions?

• Convert the fraction to a decimal

• Simplify the fraction if possible

• Divide the result by 2

• Multiply the result by 2

After adding fractions, if you get 6/10, how can it be simplified?

• 1/2

• 3/5

• 2/5

• 6/10

What is 7/15 minus 2/15 in simplest form?

• 1/3

• 2/7

• 5/15

• 5/30