HSPT Math : Fractions

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Example Questions

Example Question #471 : Arithmetic

Subtract:

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Subtract the numerators and keep the denominator the same:

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Example Question #421 : Numbers And Operations

Solve:

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The least common denominator between and is

Example Question #473 : Arithmetic

Solve the equation:

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When subtracting fractions that have the same denominator, only the top numbers are subtracted. Subtract the numerators and leave the denominators the same:

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Example Question #474 : Arithmetic

Subtract:

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Subtract the numerators and keep the denominators the same:

Reduce the fraction: 

Reduce again: 

Example Question #475 : Arithmetic

Solve:

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The lowest common denominator of 2 and 7 is 14.

Example Question #472 : Arithmetic

Subtract:

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Subtract the numerators and leave the denominators the same:

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Example Question #473 : Arithmetic

Subtract:

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Subtract the numerators and leave the denominators the same:

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Example Question #31 : How To Subtract Fractions

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Subtract the numerators and keep the denominator as is:

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Example Question #479 : Arithmetic

Evaluate: 

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Rewrite as fractions with a common denominator:

Now, in the first number, "borrow" eight eighths from the units column:

Subtract fractions by subtracting denominators, then subtract integers.

Example Question #1 : How To Add Fractions

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I think the easiest way to do this problem is to make a common denominator.  4 is the smallest common denominator.  

 is equivalent to .  

When you add  and  you get .  

reduces to and is equivalent to .

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