PSLE fractions Flashcards
What is a fraction?
A fraction represents a part of a whole, consisting of a numerator and a denominator.
True or False: The numerator is the number below the line in a fraction.
False
What does the denominator in a fraction represent?
The denominator represents the total number of equal parts.
Fill in the blank: In the fraction 3/4, the numerator is ____.
3
What is the value of 1/2 + 1/2?
1
If you divide a fraction by a whole number, what must you do to the denominator?
Multiply the denominator by the whole number.
What is the least common multiple (LCM) of 4 and 6?
12
True or False: 3/5 is greater than 2/3.
False
What is 2/3 divided by 1/4?
8/3 or 2 2/3
Fill in the blank: To add fractions with different denominators, you need to find a common ____.
denominator
What is the reciprocal of 5/8?
8/5
What is 3/4 - 1/2?
1/4
True or False: Multiplying a fraction by a whole number always results in a smaller fraction.
False
What is the result of multiplying 2/5 by 3/4?
6/20 or 3/10
Fill in the blank: The sum of 1/6 and 1/2 is ____.
2/3
What is the first step in dividing fractions?
Multiply by the reciprocal of the divisor.
What is 1/3 + 1/6?
1/2
True or False: Fractions can be expressed as decimals.
True
What is 7/8 - 3/8?
1/2
Fill in the blank: The fraction 5/10 can be simplified to ____.
1/2
What is 1/4 divided by 2?
1/8
What is the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 8 and 12?
4
True or False: You can add fractions with different denominators without finding a common denominator.
False
What is the result of 5/6 + 1/3?
1
