Operations on fractions (Edexcel GCSE Maths): Quizzes
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What does the denominator of a fraction tell you?
What does the denominator of a fraction tell you?
How many equal parts the whole is divided
What is the first step when adding or subtracting fractions?
What is the first step when adding or subtracting fractions?
Convert to equivalent fractions
When adding fractions, what stays the same?
When adding fractions, what stays the same?
The denominator
What is the easiest common denominator to use when adding fractions?
What is the easiest common denominator to use when adding fractions?
Lowest Common Multiple (LCM)
What is different about multiplying fractions compared to adding them?
What is different about multiplying fractions compared to adding them?
No need for a common denominator
How do you multiply two fractions together?
How do you multiply two fractions together?
Multiply numerators, multiply denominators
What method is used to divide fractions?
What method is used to divide fractions?
Keep, Change, Flip
In 'Keep, Change, Flip', what does 'flip' mean?
In 'Keep, Change, Flip', what does 'flip' mean?
Turn the second fraction upside down
When should you simplify your answer in fraction calculations?
When should you simplify your answer in fraction calculations?
Only if asked for simplest form
How should you write a whole number when doing fraction calculations?
How should you write a whole number when doing fraction calculations?
As a fraction with denominator 1
How can you compare which of two fractions is larger?
How can you compare which of two fractions is larger?
Convert to same denominator