Question 1

When a mixed number is converted to an improper fraction, the new numerator is placed over the old denominator.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Indicate the type of fraction:
 $\frac { 15 } { 14 }$

Accepted Answer

The answer of Indicate the type of fraction:
 \(\frac {...

Question 3

The greatest common divisor of 60/216 is:

Accepted Answer

A) 2 
B) 12 
C) 10 
D) 5 
E) 6 
A) 2 
B) 12 
C) 10 
D) 5 
E) 6

Question 4

At Louis's grocery, each case of Cheerios takes up 3 1/2 square feet. If Louis sets aside 6,930 square feet, how many cases of Cheerios can Louis store?

Accepted Answer

Divide 6,930 by 3 1/

Question 5

Convert to an improper fraction: 9 1/8

Accepted Answer

The answer of Convert to an improper fraction: 9 1/8...

Question 6

Subtract (reduce to lowest terms if necessary):
 $12 \frac { 1 } { 8 } - 9 \frac { 2 } { 3 }$

Accepted Answer

The answer of Subtract (reduce to lowest terms if necessary):
...

Question 7

In the step approach the last divisor used is the greatest common divisor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Add (reduce to lowest terms): 2/7 + 3/14

Accepted Answer

Using 14 as the common denomin

Question 9

Find LCD by using prime numbers (show work): 1/3 + 1/4 + 1/6 + 1/8

Accepted Answer

Remember to list the denominat

Question 10

Mia Wong bought a new Bose radio for $280. Bill, a friend of Mia's, can afford to pay only 3/4 as much as Mia. What is the most Bill could pay for the radio?

Accepted Answer

A) $70 
B) $210 
C) $200 
D) $190 
E) None of these 
A) $70 
B) $210 
C) $200 
D) $190 
E) None of these

Question 11

Indicate the type of fraction:
 $\frac {\text { 12 }} { \text { 11} }$

Accepted Answer

The answer of Indicate the type of fraction:
 \(\frac {\text...

Question 12

Which step is not included in the step approach to calculating the greatest common divisor?

Accepted Answer

A) Divide small number into larger number 
B) Divide remainder into divisor of last step 
C) Continue dividing remainder into divisor till no remainder exists 
D) Divide larger number into smaller number 
E) None of these 
A) Divide small number into larger number 
B) Divide remainder into divisor of last step 
C) Continue dividing remainder into divisor till no remainder exists 
D) Divide larger number into smaller number 
E) None of these

Question 13

Indicate what type of fraction:
 $$12 \frac { 4 } { 7 }$$

Accepted Answer

The answer of Indicate what type of fraction:
 \[12 \frac...

Question 14

Match the following terms with their definitions.
-Cancellation Method

Accepted Answer

A) Equivalent to the original but with larger numbers 
B) Numerator is less than denominator 
C) Smallest nonzero whole number all denominators divide into 
D) Bottom part of fraction 
E) Top of fraction
F)Numerator is equal to or greater than the denominator
G)A reducing method when multiplying or dividing fractions
H)Number divisible only by itself and 1
I)Expresses a part of a whole number
J)Largest possible number that divides evenly into both parts of fraction
K)Whole number and a proper fraction
L)No number (except 1)divides evenly into both parts of fraction
M)Interchanging denominator and numerator 
A) Equivalent to the original but with larger numbers 
B) Numerator is less than denominator 
C) Smallest nonzero whole number all denominators divide into 
D) Bottom part of fraction 
E) Top of fraction
F)Numerator is equal to or greater than the denominator
G)A reducing method when multiplying or dividing fractions
H)Number divisible only by itself and 1
I)Expresses a part of a whole number
J)Largest possible number that divides evenly into both parts of fraction
K)Whole number and a proper fraction
L)No number (except 1)divides evenly into both parts of fraction
M)Interchanging denominator and numerator

Question 15

Complete: divided by
 $$10 \frac { 1 } { 8 }$$ $\frac {\text {  2}} { \text {5 } }$

Accepted Answer

The answer of Complete: divided by
 \[10 \frac { 1...

Question 16

In a recent local taste contest testing Coke against Pepsi, it was found that 3/5 of all people surveyed preferred the taste of Coke. If 7,500 people were in the survey, how many chose Pepsi?

Accepted Answer

A) 4,500 
B) 5,400 
C) 3,500 
D) 3,000 
E) None of these 
A) 4,500 
B) 5,400 
C) 3,500 
D) 3,000 
E) None of these

Question 17

On a plane trip to Hawaii, the baggage weight projected was 2,182 1/4 lbs. The actual weight of all bags totaled 2,095 1/3 lbs. By how much was the projected weight overstated?

Accepted Answer

After converting the fractions

Question 18

A proper fraction is when the numerator is greater than the denominator.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The reciprocal is used:

Accepted Answer

A) In multiplying fractions 
B) To replace the cancellation method 
C) In dividing whole numbers 
D) In dividing fractions 
E) In adding fractions 
A) In multiplying fractions 
B) To replace the cancellation method 
C) In dividing whole numbers 
D) In dividing fractions 
E) In adding fractions

Question 20

Convert to an improper fraction:
 $$16 \frac { 3 } { 8 }$$

Accepted Answer

The answer of Convert to an improper fraction:
 \[16 \frac...

Exam 2: Fractions

When a mixed number is converted to an improper fraction, the new numerator is placed over the old denominator.

Indicate the type of fraction: 1514\frac { 15 } { 14 }1415​

The greatest common divisor of 60/216 is:

At Louis's grocery, each case of Cheerios takes up 3 1/2 square feet. If Louis sets aside 6,930 square feet, how many cases of Cheerios can Louis store?

Convert to an improper fraction: 9 1/8

Subtract (reduce to lowest terms if necessary): 1218−92312 \frac { 1 } { 8 } - 9 \frac { 2 } { 3 }1281​−932​

In the step approach the last divisor used is the greatest common divisor.

Add (reduce to lowest terms): 2/7 + 3/14

Find LCD by using prime numbers (show work): 1/3 + 1/4 + 1/6 + 1/8

Mia Wong bought a new Bose radio for $280. Bill, a friend of Mia's, can afford to pay only 3/4 as much as Mia. What is the most Bill could pay for the radio?

Indicate the type of fraction: 12 11\frac {\text { 12 }} { \text { 11} } 11 12 ​

Which step is not included in the step approach to calculating the greatest common divisor?

Indicate what type of fraction: 124712 \frac { 4 } { 7 }1274​

Match the following terms with their definitions. -Cancellation Method

Complete: divided by 101810 \frac { 1 } { 8 }1081​ 25 \frac {\text { 2}} { \text {5 } }5 2​

In a recent local taste contest testing Coke against Pepsi, it was found that 3/5 of all people surveyed preferred the taste of Coke. If 7,500 people were in the survey, how many chose Pepsi?

On a plane trip to Hawaii, the baggage weight projected was 2,182 1/4 lbs. The actual weight of all bags totaled 2,095 1/3 lbs. By how much was the projected weight overstated?

A proper fraction is when the numerator is greater than the denominator.

The reciprocal is used:

Convert to an improper fraction: 163816 \frac { 3 } { 8 }1683​

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Indicate the type of fraction: $\frac { 15 } { 14 }$

Subtract (reduce to lowest terms if necessary): $12 \frac { 1 } { 8 } - 9 \frac { 2 } { 3 }$

Indicate the type of fraction: $\frac {\text { 12 }} { \text { 11} }$

Indicate what type of fraction: $12 \frac { 4 } { 7 }$

Complete: divided by $10 \frac { 1 } { 8 }$ $\frac {\text { 2}} { \text {5 } }$

Convert to an improper fraction: $16 \frac { 3 } { 8 }$