Understanding Fractions: Addition and Subtraction

What is the sum of 15 minutes and 20 minutes as a fraction of an hour?

• 1/4

• 1/2

• 7/12

• 35/60

How do you simplify the fraction 15/60?

• 1/5

• 1/4

• 1/2

• 1/3

What is the least common denominator for 1/6 and 1/3?

• 6

• 3

• 12

• 9

How do you add 1/6 and 2/3?

• 5/6

• 1/2

• 3/4

• 1/3

What is the result of adding 9/10 and -1/2?

• 3/5

• 4/5

• 2/5

• 1/5

What is the simplified form of 5/5?

• 1/5

• 5

• 0

• 1

How do you subtract 1/4 from 5/8?

• 1/4

• 1/2

• 3/8

• 1/8

What is the common denominator for 3/4 and 1/3?

• 8

• 16

• 6

• 12

How do you handle subtracting a negative fraction?

• Divide the fractions

• Subtract the fractions

• Multiply the fractions

• Add the fractions

What is the result of 1/2 minus -2/5?

• 1/10

• 9/10

• 3/10

• 7/10