ISEE Middle Level Quantitative : How to subtract fractions

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for ISEE Middle Level Quantitative

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Example Questions

Example Question #792 : Isee Middle Level (Grades 7 8) Quantitative Reasoning

A baker used  of a package of sprinkles and  of a package of icing when decorating a cake. How much more icing than sprinkles did the baker use?

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

The phrase, "how much more" tells as that we want to find the difference, so we subtract. 

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Example Question #511 : Fractions

A baker used  of a package of sprinkles and  of a package of icing when decorating a cake. How much more icing than sprinkles did the baker use?

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

The phrase, "how much more" tells as that we want to find the difference, so we subtract. 

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Example Question #793 : Isee Middle Level (Grades 7 8) Quantitative Reasoning

This year, Emily grew  of an inch, and her brother, Dan, grew  of an inch. How much more did Dan grow than Emily?

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

The phrase, "how much more" tells as that we want to find the difference in how much they've grown. 

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Example Question #111 : Number & Operations: €”Fractions

This year, Samantha grew  of an inch, and her brother, David, grew  of an inch. How much more did David grow than Samantha?

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

The phrase, "how much more" tells as that we want to find the difference in how much they've grown. 

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Example Question #794 : Isee Middle Level (Grades 7 8) Quantitative Reasoning

This year, Cassie grew  of an inch, and her brother, Charlie, grew  of an inch. How much more did Charlie grow than Cassie?

 

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

The phrase, "how much more" tells as that we want to find the difference in how much they've grown. 

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Example Question #795 : Isee Middle Level (Grades 7 8) Quantitative Reasoning

A baker used  of a package of sprinkles and  of a package of icing when decorating a cake. How much more icing than sprinkles did the baker use?

 

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

The phrase, "how much more" tells as that we want to find the difference, so we subtract. 

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Example Question #796 : Isee Middle Level (Grades 7 8) Quantitative Reasoning

A baker used  of a package of sprinkles and  of a package of icing when decorating a cake. How much more icing than sprinkles did the baker use?

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

The phrase, "how much more" tells as that we want to find the difference, so we subtract. 

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Example Question #797 : Isee Middle Level (Grades 7 8) Quantitative Reasoning

A baker used  of a package of sprinkles and  of a package of icing when decorating a cake. How much more icing than sprinkles did the baker use?

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

The phrase, "how much more" tells as that we want to find the difference, so we subtract. 

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Example Question #798 : Isee Middle Level (Grades 7 8) Quantitative Reasoning

A baker used  of a package of sprinkles and  of a package of icing when decorating a cake. How much more icing than sprinkles did the baker use?

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

The phrase, "how much more" tells as that we want to find the difference, so we subtract. 

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Example Question #71 : Solve Word Problems Involving Addition And Subtraction Of Fractions: Ccss.Math.Content.4.Nf.B.3d

A baker used  of a package of sprinkles and  of a package of icing when decorating a cake. How much more icing than sprinkles did the baker use?

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

The phrase, "how much more" tells as that we want to find the difference, so we subtract. 

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