quiz 4 2.1 - 2.6

Question 1

T or F. The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction, and it indicates how many parts the whole is divided into.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

T or F. To reduce a fraction to lowest terms, divide both terms by the least common multiple.

Answer 2

False - divide by the greatest common factor.

Question 3

T or F. Because 1/2 is the reduced form of 2/4, 1/2 of a pizza is less than 2/4 of the same pizza.

Answer 3

False - it is the same amount

Question 4

T or F. 3 7/8 is an example of a mixed number.

Answer 4

true

Question 5

T or F. Fractions must have a common numerator before they can be added.

Answer 5

False

Question 6

Reduce 10/12 to lowest terms

Answer 6

5/6

Question 7

Change 2 2/3 to an improper fraction

Answer 7

8/3

Question 8

change 17/4 to a mixed number

Answer 8

4 1/4

Question 9

change 36/9 to a whole number

Answer 9

4

Question 10

2 3/11 + 5 4/11 + 3/11 =

Answer 10

7 10/11

Question 11

8 4/9 + 7 2/3 + 2 1/6 =

Answer 11

18 5/18

Question 12

13 - 6 3/4 =

Answer 12

6 1/4

Question 13

10 2/5 - 4 1/3 =

Answer 13

6 1/15

Question 14

5/8 x 3/4 =

Answer 14

15/32