Add And Subtract Fractions Question Preview (ID: 40507)


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What is 1 2/3 + 6 1/5?
a) 7 2/15
b) 7 5/8
c) 7 3/8
d) 7 13/15

What is 3 2/6 + 2 7/8?
a) 5 29/24
b) 5 27/24
c) 6 9/24
d) 6 5/24

To solve the problem 7/9 - 2/6, what do you need to do first?
a) Multiply 9 x 2 and 6 x 3 to find a common denominator.
b) Multiply 7 x 2 and 2 x 2 to find a common numerator.
c) You can't subtract this type of fraction.
d) Multiply both fractions times each other and then subtract.

Why should you use benchmark fractions when adding and subtracting fractions?
a) Benchmark fractions are the same as common denominators.
b) Benchmark fractions tell you how to multiply the denominator.
c) Benchmark fractions help visualize the size of fraction you are working with.
d) Benchmark fractions are not helpful in any way.

3/5 + 1/3
a) 14/15
b) 4/8
c) 12/15
d) 7/8

6/8 + 3/4
a) 9/12
b) 9/8
c) 9/4
d) 12/8

5/6 + 1/3
a) 1 3/6
b) 7/9
c) 1 1/6
d) 6/9

4/9 - 1/3
a) 3/6
b) 1/9
c) 3/9
d) 1/3

3/4 - 2/8
a) 4/8, 2/4, or 1/2
b) 3/8, 1/4, or 1/8
c) 5/8, 3/4, or 2/3
d) 6/8, 3/4, or 5/9

When adding 6/8 + 2/3, what do you have to do first?
a) Turn the 3 into an 8.
b) Find a common denominator.
c) Multiply the 6 times the 2.
d) Draw a picture of two pies.

Is 3/8 + 3/6 closer to 1 or closer to 1 1/2?
a) It is impossible to add fractions with unlike denominators.
b) The answer will be closer to 1.
c) The answer will be closer to 1 1/2.
d) There is no way to know for sure.

What is 4 3/9 + 2 2/3?
a) 6 8/9
b) 6 5/12
c) 7
d) 7 3/9

What is 7 9/12 - 4 2/3?
a) 3 1/12
b) 3 1/2
c) 2 1/12
d) 2 9/12

What is 5 3/8 - 2 7/8?
a) 3 2/8
b) 3 4/8
c) 2 4/8
d) 2 6/8

What is 6 3/9 - 1 2/3?
a) 5 6/9
b) 4 6/9
c) 5 2/9
d) 4 1/6

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