SSAT Middle Level Math : SSAT Middle Level Quantitative (Math)

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #513 : Number & Operations: €”Fractions

Solve:

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

When we add mixed numbers, we add whole numbers to whole numbers and fractions to fractions. 

Remember, when we are adding fractions we must have common denominators and we only add the numerators. 

Example Question #21 : Number & Operations With Fractions

Sally drank  of the milk and Sam drank . What fraction of the milk did they drink? 

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

In order to solve this problem, we first need to make common denominators. 

Now that we have common denominators, we can add the fractions. Remember, when we add fractions, the denominator stays the same, we only add the numerator. 

 can be reduced by dividing  by both sides. 

Example Question #22 : Number & Operations With Fractions

Lily pulled  of the weeds and Rose pulled . What fraction of the weeds have they pulled? 

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

In order to solve this problem, we first need to make common denominators. 

Now that we have common denominators, we can add the fractions. Remember, when we add fractions, the denominator stays the same, we only add the numerator. 

Example Question #1 : Understand Addition And Subtraction Of Fractions: Ccss.Math.Content.4.Nf.B.3a

Select the fraction model that shows the sum of 

Possible Answers:

3 6

2 6


2 3

2 4

3 4

Correct answer:


2 3

Explanation:

The fraction model is broken up into three pieces and two 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 #2 : Understand Addition And Subtraction Of Fractions: Ccss.Math.Content.4.Nf.B.3a

Select the fraction model that shows the sum of 

 

Possible Answers:

2 6

3 6

3 4


2 4


2 3

Correct answer:


2 4

Explanation:

The fraction model is broken up into four pieces and two 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 #2 : Adding Fractions

Select the fraction model that shows the sum of 

Possible Answers:

3 6

3 4

2 4

2 3

2 6

Correct answer:

3 4

Explanation:

The fraction model is broken up into four pieces and three 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 #3 : Adding Fractions

Select the fraction model that shows the sum of 

Possible Answers:

2 8

2 4

2 3


2 6

3 4

Correct answer:


2 6

Explanation:

The fraction model is broken up into six pieces and two 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 #3 : Understand Addition And Subtraction Of Fractions: Ccss.Math.Content.4.Nf.B.3a

Select the fraction model that shows the sum of 

 

Possible Answers:

3 4

2 6

5 6

3 8


3 6

Correct answer:


3 6

Explanation:

The fraction model is broken up into six pieces and three 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 #4 : Understand Addition And Subtraction Of Fractions: Ccss.Math.Content.4.Nf.B.3a

Select the fraction model that shows the sum of 

 

Possible Answers:

4 8

4 6

2 6

3 6

5 8

Correct answer:

4 6

Explanation:

The fraction model is broken up into six 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 #6 : Understand Addition And Subtraction Of Fractions: Ccss.Math.Content.4.Nf.B.3a

Select the fraction model that shows the sum of 

 

Possible Answers:

4 8

3 4

5 6

2 4

4 6

Correct answer:

4 6

Explanation:

The fraction model is broken up into six 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. 

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