Instructions
Simplify the following fractions and solve the problems related to fractions below. Show your work where necessary.
Part 1: Simplifying Fractions
1. Simplify the fraction 12/16.
2. Simplify the fraction 45/60.
3. Simplify the fraction 25/100.
Part 2: Adding Fractions
4. Add the fractions 1/2 + 1/4.
5. Add the fractions 3/8 + 1/8 + 2/8.
Part 3: Subtracting Fractions
6. Subtract the fraction 5/6 - 1/3.
7. Subtract the fraction 7/10 - 2/5.
Part 4: Word Problems
8. Sarah has 3/4 of a pizza. She eats 1/2 of what she has. How much pizza does she have left?
9. Tom ran 2/3 of a mile, and then he ran another 1/4 of a mile. How far did he run in total? Express your answer as a fraction.
10. A recipe requires 2/5 of a cup of sugar. If you want to make half of the recipe, how much sugar do you need?
Challenge Question
11. If you have 5/8 of a chocolate bar and you give away 1/4 of it to a friend, how much do you have left? Show your work.