SSAT Upper Level Math : Fractions
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Example Question #3 : How To Find Fractional Percentages
Find the sum of 
Convert the 
Add the two fractions.
First find the common denominator by multiplying the current denominators together.
Now convert each fraction into an equivalent fraction with the new, common denominator.
Example Question #4 : How To Find Fractional Percentages
What percentage of 
Set up a mathematical equation such that the percentage of the number is divided by 100. Solve for the unknown value.
The correct answer is 
Example Question #4 : How To Find Fractional Percentages
Each of a set of balls is marked with a letter of the English alphabet. Each vowel is represented by five balls; each consonant, three. What percent of the balls are marked with vowels? (Nearest whole percent)
Note: For purposes of this problem, "Y" is considered a consonant.
There are five vowels, each represented by five balls; this is a total of
balls with vowels.
There are twenty-one consonants, each represented by three balls; this is a total of
balls with consonants.
There are 
of the balls, so 28% is the correct choice.
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