ACT Math : Fractions

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for ACT Math

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Example Questions

Example Question #3 : How To Simplify A Fraction

Simplify the following fraction:

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

First, begin by noticing that both numerator and denominator contain a . Dividing this out gives you:

Now,  and .  Since each of these are true, we know that both numerator and denominator contain a .  Dividing this out, you get:

This is the simplest possible form of the fraction.

Example Question #5 : How To Simplify A Fraction

Maria owns an art studio and spent  in supplies.  She sells her paintings for  each.  How many paintings does Maria need to sell until she makes a profit? 

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

Divide the total money spent by the cost of each painting.  

 

Therefore, to make a profit, she needs to sell more than this amount.  Since she can't sell a portion of a painting, the answer has to be the next nearest whole number ().  

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