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| Arithmetic: Fraction Problems |
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1 1 9 11 99 3 2 ---- x 5 ---- = ---- x ----- = ---- = 12 ---- 4 2 4 2 8 8 |
| While most people think the SAT is a test of advanced math, about one-fifrth of the questions are arithmetic. Most students need to review this arithmetic. |
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| SAT TIP: Review basic arithmetic operations with fractions. |
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| Math Review |
| 2 8 ---- = ---- 3 12 1 3 - ---- = ---- 4 12 ______________ 5 ---- 12 |
| When you add and subtract fractions, find common denominators. |
| 3 3 ---- = ---- 4 4 1 2 + ---- = ---- 2 4 ______________ 5 1 ---- = 1 ---- 4 4 |
| When you multiply and divide fractions, change mixed numbers to improper fractions. |
| SAT TIP: Click here to review fraction relationships. Practice with these examples: An easy problem for scores from 200 to 400 A moderate problem for scores from 400 to 600 A difficult problem for scores from 600 to 800 For more practice: Click here for problems in The Official SAT Study Guide. Click here to return to Web Book Access |