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Grade 6 · Math · Unit 6 of 13

Fractions

Unlike denominators and whole numbers

What your child practises

Adding and subtracting fractions that have different denominators, and multiplying or dividing whole numbers by fractions such as 2/3.

Alberta Curriculum learning outcome: 6N5.1, 6N6.1, 6N7.1 · fractions as quotients, adding and subtracting fractions, and multiplying a fraction by a whole number

Sample questions

A taste of this unit. In the app, questions change every time and get easier or harder to match your child.

  1. Question 1

    How many 7/8-cup servings are in 14 cups?

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    16

    Hint: Divide 14 by 7/8. Each cup holds 8/7 servings.

  2. Question 2

    What is 3/4 − 1/8?

    3/4 − 1/8

    • 5/8
    • 3/4
    • 1/2
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    5/8

    Hint: Change both fractions to the same denominator, then subtract the numerators.

  3. Question 3

    What is 1/2 + 1/4?

    1/2 + 1/4

    • 3/4
    • 1
    • 1/3
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    3/4

    Hint: Change both fractions to the same denominator, then add the numerators.

  4. Question 4

    What is 3/4 + 4/6?

    3/4 + 4/6

    • 7/10
    • 1 1/2
    • 1 5/12
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    1 5/12

    Hint: Change both fractions to the same denominator, then add the numerators.

  5. Question 5

    What is 1/3 + 4/5?

    1/3 + 4/5

    • 1 2/15
    • 5/8
    • 1 1/5
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    1 2/15

    Hint: Change both fractions to the same denominator, then add the numerators.

  6. Question 6

    What is 2/3 − 2/4?

    2/3 − 2/4

    • 1/6
    • 1/12
    • 1/4
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    1/6

    Hint: Change both fractions to the same denominator, then subtract the numerators.

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