Mastering Operations with Fractions

What mathematical operations are covered in the upcoming test?

• Logic, Set Theory, Number Theory, Cryptography

• Statistics, Probability, Combinatorics, Analysis

• Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division

• Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Calculus

What symbol indicates multiplication between two fractions?

• A minus sign (-)

• A division slash (/)

• A dot (.) or a multiplication sign (×)

• A plus sign (+)

What is the first step in multiplying mixed fractions?

• Convert to improper fractions

• Multiply the denominators

• Simplify the fractions

• Add the numerators

When multiplying fractions, what is the rule for the signs of the result?

• A positive times a positive is negative

• A negative times a positive is negative

• A negative times a negative is negative

• A negative times a positive is positive

How do you convert a division of fractions problem into a multiplication problem?

• Flip the second fraction and multiply

• Add the fractions directly

• Subtract the numerators

• None of the above

What is necessary to add fractions with different denominators?

• Convert them into decimals

• Divide the denominators

• Find the least common denominator

• Multiply the numerators

What must you do before adding fractions with different denominators?

• Convert them to decimals

• Find a common denominator

• Multiply the numerators

• None of the above

What is the process called when you convert a mixed number into a fraction greater than one?

• Normalizing

• Rationalizing

• Simplifying

• Converting to an improper fraction

In subtraction of fractions, what happens if you subtract a negative fraction?

• You add the absolute values

• It is equivalent to adding a positive fraction

• You multiply the fractions

• You ignore the signs

How do you handle a subtraction problem where the fractions have different denominators?

• You first find a common denominator

• You multiply both fractions by their denominators

• You convert them to mixed numbers

• You subtract the numerators directly