Math 5: Fractions Quiz

What is the first step in solving routine and non-routine problems involving fractions?

• Find the greatest common factor (GCF)

• Understand the problem

• Multiply the fractions

• Convert fractions to decimals

In the problem 4/8 - 2/8, what is the result in its simplest form?

• 2/8

• 1/8

• 1/4

• 1/2

What is the least common denominator (LCD) of 24 and 12?

• 36

• 12

• 24

• 48

If Eden has 2 1/4 meters of cloth and uses 3/4 meter, how much cloth is left?

• 1 1/2 meters

• 1 meter

• 2 meters

• 1 3/4 meters

Rena bought 5 1/4 meters of cloth and used 3 3/4 meters. How much cloth does she have left?

• 1 1/2 meters

• 1 meter

• 2 meters

• 1 3/4 meters

Barbie planted 2/5 of her garden with radishes and 1/4 with carrots. What fraction of the garden is used?

• 9/20

• 13/20

• 1/2

• 3/5

Mary uses 2 1/2 liters of water in the morning and 1 1/4 liters in the afternoon. How much water does she use daily?

• 2 3/4 liters

• 3 1/2 liters

• 4 liters

• 3 3/4 liters

Mrs. Paris bought 1/2 kg of chicken and 3/4 kg of beef. How much meat did she buy in total?

• 1 1/4 kg

• 1 kg

• 1 1/2 kg

• 3/4 kg

What is the first step in solving a problem involving addition of fractions with different denominators?

• Add the numerators

• Subtract the smaller fraction

• Find the least common denominator

• Multiply the fractions

What should you do after finding the least common denominator in a fraction problem?

• Subtract the numerators

• Add the numerators

• Divide the fractions

• Multiply the fractions