Instructions
Complete the following exercises on fractions. Show your work for full credit!
1. Simplifying Fractions
Simplify the following fractions:
- a) 12/16 = ____
- b) 8/24 = ____
- c) 15/25 = ____
2. Adding Fractions
Add the following fractions. Make sure to simplify your answer:
- a) 1/4 + 2/4 = ____
- b) 2/5 + 1/10 = ____
- c) 3/8 + 1/8 = ____
3. Subtracting Fractions
Subtract the following fractions. Simplify your answer:
- a) 5/6 - 1/3 = ____
- b) 7/10 - 2/5 = ____
- c) 9/12 - 1/4 = ____
4. Multiplying Fractions
Multiply the following fractions:
- a) 2/3 * 3/5 = ____
- b) 1/2 * 4/7 = ____
- c) 5/8 * 1/4 = ____
5. Dividing Fractions
Divide the following fractions. Remember to multiply by the reciprocal:
- a) 3/4 ÷ 1/2 = ____
- b) 2/3 ÷ 4/5 = ____
- c) 5/6 ÷ 1/3 = ____
6. Mixed Numbers
Convert the improper fraction to a mixed number:
- a) 9/4 = ____
- b) 11/3 = ____
- c) 7/2 = ____
7. Word Problem
A recipe requires 3/4 cup of sugar. If you want to make half a batch of the recipe, how much sugar do you need?
Answer: ____