HSPT Math : HSPT Mathematics

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Example Questions

Example Question #24 : 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 #25 : Fractions

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 #329 : Concepts

What is the value of  in this equation?

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

Example Question #921 : Hspt Mathematics

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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 .

 

Example Question #922 : Hspt Mathematics

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When dividing fractions, first find the reciprocal of the second fraction. Flip it so it becomes .

Then, multiply both fractions together to get .

Convert that into a mixed number and you get 

Example Question #923 : Hspt Mathematics

Simplify the expression.

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Start with the terms in parentheses, using the order of operations. Find the least common denominator.

Add the fractions in parentheses.

Multiply the fractions and simplify.

Example Question #1661 : Ssat Middle Level Quantitative (Math)

Express the product in simplest form:

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Explanation:

Rewrite the mixed fractions as improper fractions, cross-cancel, and multiply across:

Example Question #992 : Numbers And Operations

Evaluate:

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By order of operations, multiply first:

Multiply 32 by 15, and position the decimal point so that two digits are right of it:

Now add this product to 5.96:

Append a zero to the 4.8, and align the decimal points:

  

  

 

Example Question #1662 : Ssat Middle Level Quantitative (Math)

Evaluate:

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By order of operations, multiply first:

Multiply 14 by 16, and position the decimal point so that two digits are right of it:

Now add this product to 6.5:

Append a zero to the 6.5, and align the decimal points:

Example Question #924 : Hspt Mathematics

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When multiplying a fraction, simply multiply straight across - numerator times numerator, denominator times denominator. When you do that, you should get this answer:

Do not forget to reduce. 3 and 30 can both be evenly divided by 3, which would give you  as your answer.

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