Rational Numbers Pack 2 Class 8 | Rational Numbers
Rational Numbers Pack 2
Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division (2 pages).
How to use: Do Q1-Q10 first, then check answers. Mark mistakes and redo after 1 day.
Quick Notes
For addition/subtraction: make denominators same, then add/subtract numerators.
For multiplication: multiply numerators and denominators, then reduce.
For division: multiply by the reciprocal. Keep track of the sign.
Practice: Operations on Rational Numbers
Attempt all 12 questions. For word problems, write the final fraction in lowest terms.
Q Practice (Show steps)
1. Add: 3/4 + (-5/6)
2. Subtract: -2/3 - 5/9
3. Simplify: ( -7/5 ) + ( 3/10 )
4. Multiply: (-4/7) × (21/10)
5. Divide: (5/6) ÷ (-10/9)
6. Find x: x + (-3/8) = 5/8
7. Find y: (-2/5) y = 6/25
8. Evaluate: (-1/2) × (-3/4) ÷ (3/8)
9. Word problem: A tank is 3/5 full. It uses 1/4 of the water. What fraction of the tank is used?
10. Word problem: You owe ■150. You pay 2/3 of it. How much is left as a fraction of ■150?
11. Compute: (2/3 - 5/6) + (1/2)
12. Compute: [(-5/9) ÷ (5/12)] × (-3/10)
Speed Tips
Reduce before multiplying: cancel common factors across numerator and denominator.
With negatives: odd number of negative signs gives a negative answer; even gives positive.
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Rational Numbers Pack 2 Class 8 | Rational Numbers
Answer Key
Check answers only after attempting. If wrong, redo without looking at the key.
Q Ans Q Ans Q Ans Q Ans
1 -1/12 2 -11/9 3 -11/10 4 -6/5
5 -3/4 6 1 7 -3/5 8 1
9 3/20 10 1/3 11 1/3 12 2/25
Tip: For rational numbers, always handle the sign first, then simplify the fraction.
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