SSAT Middle Level Math : Numbers and Operations

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #17 : Subtracting Fractions

Select the fraction model that shows the difference of 

 

Possible Answers:

5 12

7 12

6 12

6 8

4 12

Correct answer:

4 12

Explanation:

The fraction model is broken up into twelve pieces and four of the pieces are shaded in. The numerator of the fraction tells us how many pieces should be shaded in, and the denominator tells us how many pieces the whole should be split up into. 

Example Question #18 : Subtracting Fractions

Select the fraction model that shows the difference of 

 

Possible Answers:


3 12

6 8

2 12

4 12

5 12

Correct answer:

5 12

Explanation:

The fraction model is broken up into twelve pieces and five of the pieces are shaded in. The numerator of the fraction tells us how many pieces should be shaded in, and the denominator tells us how many pieces the whole should be split up into. 

Example Question #21 : Subtracting Fractions

Select the fraction model that shows the difference of 

 

Possible Answers:

7 12

8 12

5 12

9 12

6 12

Correct answer:

6 12

Explanation:

The fraction model is broken up into twelve pieces and six of the pieces are shaded in. The numerator of the fraction tells us how many pieces should be shaded in, and the denominator tells us how many pieces the whole should be split up into. 

Example Question #22 : Subtracting Fractions

Select the fraction model that shows the difference of 

 

Possible Answers:

5 12

9 12

6 12

7 12

8 12

Correct answer:

7 12

Explanation:

The fraction model is broken up into twelve pieces and seven of the pieces are shaded in. The numerator of the fraction tells us how many pieces should be shaded in, and the denominator tells us how many pieces the whole should be split up into. 

Example Question #23 : Subtracting Fractions

Select the fraction model that shows the difference of 

 

Possible Answers:

8 12

9 12

6 12

5 12

7 12

Correct answer:

8 12

Explanation:

The fraction model is broken up into twelve pieces and eight of the pieces are shaded in. The numerator of the fraction tells us how many pieces should be shaded in, and the denominator tells us how many pieces the whole should be split up into. 

Example Question #355 : Build Fractions From Unit Fractions

Select the fraction model that shows the difference of 

 

Possible Answers:

5 12

8 12

7 12

9 12

6 12

Correct answer:

9 12

Explanation:

The fraction model is broken up into twelve pieces and nine of the pieces are shaded in. The numerator of the fraction tells us how many pieces should be shaded in, and the denominator tells us how many pieces the whole should be split up into. 

Example Question #1 : Subtracting Mixed Numbers

 

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

When we subtract mixed numbers, we subtract whole numbers by whole numbers and fractions by fractions. 

Remember, when we are subtracting fractions we must have common denominators and we only subtract the numerators. 

Example Question #2 : Subtracting Mixed Numbers

 

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

When we subtract mixed numbers, we subtract whole numbers by whole numbers and fractions by fractions. 

Remember, when we are subtracting fractions we must have common denominators and we only subtract the numerators. 

Example Question #3 : Subtracting Mixed Numbers

 

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

When we subtract mixed numbers, we subtract whole numbers by whole numbers and fractions by fractions. 

Remember, when we are subtracting fractions we must have common denominators and we only subtract the numerators. 

Example Question #4 : Subtracting Mixed Numbers

 

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

When we subtract mixed numbers, we subtract whole numbers by whole numbers and fractions by fractions. 

Remember, when we are subtracting fractions we must have common denominators and we only subtract the numerators. 

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