HSPT Math : Fractions

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Example Questions

Example Question #61 : Hspt Mathematics

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

To simplify divide the numerator and the denominator by the Greatest Common Factor, which is .

 (when you are dividing, subtract the exponents)

Example Question #41 : Fractions

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

To divide fractions, you multiply by the reciprocal (flip the denominator and multiply instead.  \

So the problem now looks like 

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Then you multiply across, 

 

and 

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So the answer is 

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