HSPT Math : Arithmetic

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for HSPT Math

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Example Questions

Example Question #151 : Fractions

Solve:

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Add the numerators and leave the denominators the same:

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Example Question #152 : Fractions

Solve:

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Add the numerators and leave the denominators the same:

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Example Question #153 : Fractions

Solve:

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Add the numerators and leave the denominators the same:

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Example Question #154 : Fractions

Add:

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Add the numerators and leave the denominators alone:

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Example Question #155 : Fractions

Subtract:

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Subtract the numerators and leave the denominators alone:

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Example Question #156 : Fractions

Add:

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Because the two fractions have the same denominator, simply add the numerators and leave the denominator as is:

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Example Question #157 : Fractions

Add the fractions:

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Add the numerators and leave the denominator the same:

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Example Question #158 : Fractions

Add:

 

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Add the numerators and leave the denominator the same:

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Example Question #1 : How To Subtract Fractions

Give the result in simplest form:

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Example Question #1 : How To Subtract Fractions

Evaluate:

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Subtract vertically, appending the 9 with a decimal point and two placeholder zeroes first.

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