HSPT Math : Fractions

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Example Questions

Example Question #381 : Fractions

Which of the following is the reciprocal of  ?

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Explanation:

First, rewrite this as an improper fraction:

The reciprocal of an improper fraction can be found by switching its numerator and denominator, retaining the negative sign, so the reciprocal is .

Example Question #382 : Fractions

Which of the following is the reciprocal of 2.8?

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

First, rewrite this as an improper fraction:

The reciprocal of an improper fraction can be found by switching its numerator and denominator, so the reciprocal is .

Example Question #321 : Concepts

Solve:

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Example Question #383 : Fractions

Which of the following is the reciprocal of 31.25?

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

Rewrite 31.25 as a fraction:

Exchange the positions of the numerator and the denominator to get . Now divide 4 by 125:

Example Question #21 : Fractions

Solve:

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Example Question #21 : How To Divide Fractions

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Explanation:

Change division to multiplication by flipping the second fraction. Then, simplify and perform the multiplication.

The answer is 1.

Example Question #22 : How To Divide Fractions

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Explanation:

First convert each fraction into an improper fraction.

Then flip the second fraction, reduce and multiply:

The answer is .

Example Question #501 : Numbers And Operations

Divide:

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Explanation:

The first step in dividing fractions is to make the second fraction a reciprocal (flip it) and then rewrite the problem as a multiplication problem: .

You can cross-reduce so that the problem now becomes . Then, mulitply straight across so that your answer is .

Example Question #24 : How To Divide Fractions

What is the value of  in this equation?

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Explanation:

In order to solve , the latter fraction must be inverted and then multiplied by the first fraction, as shown below:

Example Question #31 : Fractions

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Explanation:

To multiply a fraction you multiply the top number of the first fraction by the top number of the second fraction and the bottom number of the first fraction by the bottom number of the second fraction.

So 

Then simplify the answer by dividing by the greatest common factor. 

After performing this the answer is .

 

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