Mastering Fractions

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Which of the following is a rational number?

  • $\sqrt{2}$
  • $-5$
  • $\frac{3}{4}$ (correct)
  • $\pi$

What is the mathematical representation of dividing two integers?

  • Radicals
  • Exponents
  • Fractions (correct)
  • Decimals

Which of the following is not a rational number?

  • $\sqrt{3}$ (correct)
  • $\frac{5}{2}$
  • $0.333...$
  • $-\frac{3}{7}$

What subset of numbers do rational numbers belong to?

<p>Real numbers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a decimal that can be expressed as a fraction?

<p>0.75 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of numbers are integers?

<p>Positive or negative whole numbers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of finding the least common denominator (LCD) when adding or subtracting rational numbers?

<p>It eliminates the need for reducing the final fraction after calculation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is necessary to find the least common denominator (LCD) of two fractions?

<p>Prime factorization of each denominator (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct order of operations (PEMDAS) for integer operations?

<p>Parentheses, exponents, multiplication and division (from left to right), addition and subtraction (from left to right) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the procedure for subtracting rational numbers?

<p>Identical to adding rational numbers, except for the last calculation wherein subtraction is used instead of addition (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of integers?

<p>Include all counting numbers, their negative counterparts, and zero (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct order of operations according to PEMDAS?

<p>Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication, Division, Addition, Subtraction (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of common denominators when adding or subtracting rational numbers?

<p>They are necessary for addition and subtraction operations with rational numbers (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of $-3 - (-5)$?

<p>2 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the product of $-4 imes 6$?

<p>-24 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the quotient of $-15 ext{ ÷ } 3$?

<p>-5 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of $5 + 3 imes 2$ using the correct order of operations?

<p>11 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of $4 imes (3 - 7)­­­­2 + 2$ using the correct order of operations?

<p>-24 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does PEMDAS stand for?

<p>Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication, Division, Addition, Subtraction (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the equivalent acronym for PEMDAS used in some regions?

<p>BODMAS (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in the order of operations according to PEMDAS?

<p>Solving functions inside parentheses (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are fractions treated when using PEMDAS?

<p>As a value (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a tricky point in using PEMDAS?

<p>Dealing with absolute values as parentheses (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of both PEMDAS and BODMAS?

<p>To help remember the correct order of operations (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct process for adding fractions?

<p>Find a common denominator and add the numerators (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is the multiplication of fractions performed?

<p>Multiply the numerators and denominators directly (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the reciprocal of a fraction?

<p>Flipping the fraction upside down (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When dividing fractions, what is the correct step?

<p>Multiply the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key aspect of fractions that the pizza analogy helps to visualize?

<p>Quantity and size of parts (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in adding or subtracting fractions?

<p>Finding a common denominator (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Understanding and Operating with Fractions

  • Fractions consist of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number), representing the parts' quantity and size, respectively
  • Example of 5/8 fraction explained using pizza analogy
  • Math operations with fractions (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) require following specific rules
  • Definitions of terms: fraction, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and reciprocal are provided
  • Addition of fractions requires finding a common denominator, illustrated with the example of adding 1/2 and 5/8
  • Subtraction of fractions also needs a common denominator, demonstrated with the example of 2 - 3/8
  • Multiplication of fractions involves multiplying numerators and denominators directly, shown using the example of 1/2 × 1/4
  • Division of fractions involves multiplying the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second, illustrated with the example of 7/8 ÷ 1/2
  • Each operation's outcome is related back to the hypothetical scenario of dividing a pizza
  • The text provides a step-by-step guide and examples for each operation
  • The pizza analogy is used to help visualize and understand the concepts
  • The text aims to make the understanding and operation with fractions clear and accessible

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