Understanding Fractions and Operations

The video tutorial explains how to simplify expressions by following the order of operations. It focuses on adding and subtracting fractions by finding a common denominator. The process involves determining the least common multiple for the denominators, rewriting the fractions, and then performing the arithmetic operations. The tutorial concludes with a demonstration of how to express negative fractions in a common format.

What is the first step in simplifying an expression according to the order of operations?

• Divide all terms

• Add all numbers

• Multiply all terms

• Simplify inside the parentheses

What is the least common denominator for the fractions 2/3 and 3/5?

• 25

• 10

• 15

• 20

How do you rewrite the fraction 2/3 with a denominator of 15?

• 4/15

• 8/15

• 6/15

• 10/15

What is the sum of the fractions 10/15 and 9/15?

• 20/15

• 18/15

• 21/15

• 19/15

What is the least common multiple of 6 and 15?

• 45

• 30

• 60

• 90

How do you rewrite the fraction 5/6 with a denominator of 30?

• 30/30

• 20/30

• 25/30

• 15/30

What is the result of subtracting 38/30 from 25/30?

• -13/30

• 13/30

• 12/30

• -12/30

How is a negative fraction commonly represented?

• With a negative sign in the numerator

• With a negative sign in both numerator and denominator

• With a negative sign in the denominator

• With a negative sign in front of the fraction

What is the equivalent of -13/30 in a more common form?

• -30/13

• 30/-13

• -13/30

• 13/-30