ISEE Middle Level Math : ISEE Middle Level (grades 7-8) Mathematics Achievement

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Example Questions

Example Question #362 : Fractions

Solve the following

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

To add fractions, we first add the numerators, and the denominator stays the same because it is the whole.

By adding fractions, we are adding parts to the whole.

So, we add 

.

This gives us 

.

This is equal to  which is reduced to 

Example Question #362 : Fractions

Solve:

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

Find the least common denominator between  and . In this case, it is .

Example Question #1 : How To Divide Fractions

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

In order to solve:

First, solve the exponent equation within the numerator portion of the fraction:

Then, solve the equation within the parentheses:

Then, solve the entire equation in the numerator portion and divide the numerator by the denominator.

Answer: 12

Example Question #1 : How To Divide Fractions

 

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

To solve:

First, turn the mixed fractions into improper fractions.

Then, change the operation to multiplication and flip the second fraction. Solve accordingly and simplify the answer if possible.

The answer is .

 

Example Question #363 : Fractions

What is  divided by ?

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Example Question #512 : Numbers And Operations

Evaluate:

 

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

Rewrite this horizontally as a division expression, rewrite as a product, cross-cancel, and multply across:

  

Example Question #1 : How To Divide Fractions

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

First, convert each fraction into an improper fraction

Then, change the operation to mulitplication and flip the second fraction:

Reduce and solve accordingly:

Answer:

Example Question #2 : How To Divide Fractions

\dpi{100} 9\div \frac{1}{7}=

Possible Answers:

\dpi{100} 63

\dpi{100} 1

\dpi{100} \frac{9}{7}

\dpi{100} \frac{7}{9}

Correct answer:

\dpi{100} 63

Explanation:

We never actually divide fractions.  When given a division problem, you multiply by the reciprocal of the 2nd fraction. 

So, \dpi{100} 9\div \frac{1}{7} becomes \dpi{100} 9\times \frac{7}{1}.

This is the same as \dpi{100} 9\times7=63

Example Question #521 : Numbers And Operations

Divide: 

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

Simply use the long division process. The quotient will be: 

Example Question #522 : Numbers And Operations

Solve:

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

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