What is a proper fraction?

A fraction that is less than one whole

What is the first step you should perform in the order of operations?

Solve anything inside the parentheses

When estimating fractions by rounding to whole numbers, you should...

Round up if the fraction is equal to or greater than 1/2

You need to find the difference of 3 3/8 - 2 5/8. What is the first step you should do?

Regroup 3 to 2 and turn 3/8 into 11/8

What is an improper fraction?

A fraction that represents more than one whole

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Adding and Subtracting Mixed Numbers

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This is a review quiz on the fifth grade math topic of adding and subtracting mixed numbers.

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1
What is a proper fraction?
A fraction that is less than one whole
A fraction with a numerator bigger than the denominator
A fraction that is more than one whole
A fraction that is very polite
2
What is the first step you should perform in the order of operations?
Simplify exponents
Multiply and/or divide, left to right whichever comes first
Add and/or subtract left to right (whichever comes first)
Solve anything inside the parentheses
3
Which mixed number is equal to the improper fraction 11/8?
1 8/8
19/8
1 3/8
1 8/3
4
Which improper fraction is equal to the mixed number 5 2/3?
3/17
7/3
17/3
13/3
5
Which fraction represents the value of 1?
1/2
3/5
14/7
6/6
6
What mathematical operation does the vinculum represent?
Division
Addition
Subtraction
Multiplication
7
When estimating fractions by rounding to whole numbers, you should...
Round up if the fraction is equal to or greater than 1/2
Round up if the fraction is less than 1/2
Round down if the fraction is greater than 1/2
Round down if the numerator is bigger than the denominator
8
You need to find the difference of 3 3/8 - 2 5/8. What is the first step you should do?
Subtract the whole numbers (3-2 =1)
Regroup 3 to 2 and turn 3/8 into 11/8
Subtract 5/8 - 3/8 = 2/8
Add 3/8 + 5/8 = 8/8
9
What does a mixed number contain?
An improper fraction and a whole number
Two or more whole numbers
Two or more fractions
A whole number and a fraction
10
What is an improper fraction?
A fraction that is less than one whole
A fraction with bad manners
A fraction that represents more than one whole
A number that contains a fraction and a whole number
11
How can you find the perimeter of a square?
Add the base and the height
Multiply length X width
Add two of the sides
Add all four sides
12
Which expression is the best estimate for 2 7/8 + 3 2/6?
2 + 4 = 6
3 + 3 = 6
3 + 3 = 7
3 + 4 = 7
13
What mathematical operation do you perform if the question asks "How many more?"
Subtraction
Multiplication
Addition
Division
14
What is the proper name of the horizontal line that separates the numerator and denominator?
The fraction separator
The thing-a-ma-jig
The vinculum
The fraction line
15
Which improper fraction is equal to the mixed number 2 1/3?
6/3
7/3
7/7
3/7

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