SSAT Middle Level Math : How to add fractions

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #21 : Adding Fractions

Select the fraction model that shows the sum of 

 

Possible Answers:

9 12

6 8

8 12

7 12

5 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 #311 : Fractions

Select the fraction model that shows the sum of 

 

Possible Answers:

7 12

9 12

7 8


8 12

6 8

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 #312 : Fractions

Select the fraction model that shows the sum of 

 

Possible Answers:

7 12

6 12

8 12

5 12

9 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 #11 : Decompose A Fraction Into A Sum Of Fractions: Ccss.Math.Content.4.Nf.B.3b

 is equal to which of the options below? 

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

When we add fractions, we have to have common denominators and we only add the numerators. 

Example Question #12 : Decompose A Fraction Into A Sum Of Fractions: Ccss.Math.Content.4.Nf.B.3b

 is equal to which of the options below? 

 

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

When we add fractions, we have to have common denominators and we only add the numerators. 

Example Question #13 : Decompose A Fraction Into A Sum Of Fractions: Ccss.Math.Content.4.Nf.B.3b

 is equal to which of the options below? 

 

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

When we add fractions, we have to have common denominators and we only add the numerators. 

Example Question #97 : Number & Operations: €”Fractions

 is equal to which of the options below? 

 

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

When we add fractions, we have to have common denominators and we only add the numerators. 

Example Question #14 : Decompose A Fraction Into A Sum Of Fractions: Ccss.Math.Content.4.Nf.B.3b

 is equal to which of the options below? 

 

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

When we add fractions, we have to have common denominators and we only add the numerators. 

Example Question #15 : Decompose A Fraction Into A Sum Of Fractions: Ccss.Math.Content.4.Nf.B.3b

 is equal to which of the options below? 

 

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

When we add fractions, we have to have common denominators and we only add the numerators. 

Example Question #16 : Decompose A Fraction Into A Sum Of Fractions: Ccss.Math.Content.4.Nf.B.3b

 is equal to which of the options below? 

 

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

When we add fractions, we have to have common denominators and we only add the numerators. 

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