Learning About Fractions: Types, Equivalent Fractions, Simplest Form, and Comparison

The video tutorial covers fractions, starting with a recap of previous lessons. It explains equivalent fractions, how to form them, and the simplest form of fractions. The tutorial then discusses like and unlike fractions, and how to compare them using the LCM method. Finally, it demonstrates how to display fractions on a number line, providing a visual understanding of fractions.

Which of the following statements is true about fractions?

• Fractions are only used in mathematics.

• Fractions must always have a numerator greater than the denominator.

• All numbers can be expressed as fractions.

• Only some numbers can be expressed as fractions.

What is an equivalent fraction to 1/4?

• 1/2

• 3/4

• 2/8

• 5/4

How can you verify if two fractions are equivalent?

• By adding the numerators.

• By cross-multiplying and checking if the products are equal.

• By dividing the numerators.

• By subtracting the denominators.

What is the simplest form of the fraction 12/36?

• 2/6

• 3/9

• 4/12

• 1/3

How do you compare like fractions?

• By comparing the denominators.

• By comparing the numerators.

• By finding a common numerator.

• By converting them to decimals.

What method is used to find a common denominator for unlike fractions?

• Addition

• Least Common Multiple (LCM)

• Subtraction

• Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)

How would you represent 1/2 on a number line?

• Divide the line into three equal parts and mark the first part.

• Divide the line into two equal parts and mark the first part.

• Divide the line into four equal parts and mark the second part.

• Divide the line into five equal parts and mark the third part.