ISEE Middle Level Math : Numbers and Operations

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Example Questions

Example Question #421 : Numbers And Operations

Subtract:

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

Subtract the numerators and keep the denominator the same:

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Example Question #472 : Arithmetic

Solve:

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The least common denominator between and is

Example Question #1064 : Hspt Mathematics

Solve the equation:

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When subtracting fractions that have the same denominator, only the top numbers are subtracted. Subtract the numerators and leave the denominators the same:

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Example Question #1065 : Hspt Mathematics

Subtract:

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

Subtract the numerators and keep the denominators the same:

Reduce the fraction: 

Reduce again: 

Example Question #422 : Numbers And Operations

Solve:

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The lowest common denominator of 2 and 7 is 14.

Example Question #423 : Numbers And Operations

Subtract:

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

Subtract the numerators and leave the denominators the same:

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Example Question #424 : Numbers And Operations

Subtract:

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Explanation:

Subtract the numerators and leave the denominators the same:

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Example Question #425 : Numbers And Operations

Solve for the expression below. 

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In order to subtract fractions, the least common denominator must be found for the denominator. The least common denominator of 3 and 7 is 21. Therefore, the fractions should be converted accordingly:

Example Question #426 : Numbers And Operations

What is the solution to the expression below?

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In order to subtract fractions, the least common denominator must be found for the denominator. The least common denominator of 4 and 9 is 36. Therefore, the fractions should be converted accordingly:

Example Question #281 : Fractions

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Subtract the numerators and keep the denominator as is:

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