SSAT Middle Level Math : How to add fractions

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for SSAT Middle Level Math

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Example Questions

Example Question #171 : How To Add Fractions

In Andy's pantry,  of the items are chips and  of the items are cereal. What fraction of the items are chips or cereal?  

 

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

To solve this problem, we are putting the chips and the cereal together, so we add the fractions. 

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Example Question #172 : How To Add Fractions

In Sara's pantry,  of the items are chips and  of the items are cereal. What fraction of the items are chips or cereal?  

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

To solve this problem, we are putting the chips and the cereal together, so we add the fractions. 

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Example Question #5 : Adding Fractions In Word Problems

In Susan's pantry,  of the items are chips and  of the items are cereal. What fraction of the items are chips or cereal?  

 

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

To solve this problem, we are putting the chips and the cereal together, so we add the fractions. 

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

In Dan's pantry,  of the items are chips and  of the items are cereal. What fraction of the items are chips or cereal?  

 

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

To solve this problem, we are putting the chips and the cereal together, so we add the fractions. 

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Example Question #6 : Adding Fractions In Word Problems

In Susan's pantry,  of the items are chips and  of the items are cereal. What fraction of the items are chips or cereal?  

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

To solve this problem, we are putting the chips and the cereal together, so we add the fractions. 

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Example Question #2 : Adding Fractions In Word Problems

In Mark's pantry,  of the items are chips and  of the items are cereal. What fraction of the items are chips or cereal?  

 

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

To solve this problem, we are putting the chips and the cereal together, so we add the fractions. 

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Example Question #5 : Solve Word Problems Involving Addition And Subtraction Of Fractions: Ccss.Math.Content.4.Nf.B.3d

In Tim's pantry,  of the items are chips and  of the items are cereal. What fraction of the items are chips or cereal?  

 

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

To solve this problem, we are putting the chips and the cereal together, so we add the fractions. 

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Example Question #8 : Adding Fractions In Word Problems

In Laura's pantry,  of the items are chips and  of the items are cereal. What fraction of the items are chips or cereal?  

 

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

To solve this problem, we are putting the chips and the cereal together, so we add the fractions. 

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Example Question #41 : Numbers And Operations

In Susan's pantry,  of the items are chips and  of the items are cereal. What fraction of the items are chips or cereal?  

 

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

To solve this problem, we are putting the chips and the cereal together, so we add the fractions. 

 

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Example Question #42 : Numbers And Operations

In Erin's pantry,  of the items are chips and  of the items are cereal. What fraction of the items are chips or cereal?  

 

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

To solve this problem, we are putting the chips and the cereal together, so we add the fractions. 

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