# SSAT Middle Level Math : Fractions

## Example Questions

### Example Question #41 : Fractions

Explanation:

To divide fractions, we multiply by the reciprocal. In order to find the reciprocal, we simply flip the fraction over. The numerator becomes the denominator and the denominator becomes the numerator.

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### Example Question #42 : Fractions

Explanation:

To divide fractions, we multiply by the reciprocal. In order to find the reciprocal, we simply flip the fraction over. The numerator becomes the denominator and the denominator becomes the numerator.

### Example Question #43 : Fractions

Explanation:

To divide fractions, we multiply by the reciprocal. In order to find the reciprocal, we simply flip the fraction over. The numerator becomes the denominator and the denominator becomes the numerator.

### Example Question #411 : Fractions

Explanation:

To divide fractions, we multiply by the reciprocal. In order to find the reciprocal, we simply flip the fraction over. The numerator becomes the denominator and the denominator becomes the numerator.

### Example Question #412 : Fractions

Explanation:

To divide fractions, we multiply by the reciprocal. In order to find the reciprocal, we simply flip the fraction over. The numerator becomes the denominator and the denominator becomes the numerator.

### Example Question #413 : Fractions

Explanation:

To divide fractions, we multiply by the reciprocal. In order to find the reciprocal, we simply flip the fraction over. The numerator becomes the denominator and the denominator becomes the numerator.

### Example Question #414 : Fractions

Explanation:

To divide fractions, we multiply by the reciprocal. In order to find the reciprocal, we simply flip the fraction over. The numerator becomes the denominator and the denominator becomes the numerator.

### Example Question #44 : Fractions

Simplify the expression.

Explanation:

When dividing fractions you can simply mulitply the reciprocal of one of the fractions to the other. For example:

So we in the above case we took the reciprocal of 1/2 which is 2.

### Example Question #2 : Solve Word Problems Involving Division Of Whole Numbers Leading To Answers In The Form Of Fractions Or Mixed Numbers: Ccss.Math.Content.5.Nf.B.3

people are sharing a  pound bag of peanuts. How much will each person get? Select the answer with the pair of numbers that the answer will be between.

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Explanation:

We can think of this problem as an improper fraction and solve for the mixed number.

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### Example Question #3 : Solve Word Problems Involving Division Of Whole Numbers Leading To Answers In The Form Of Fractions Or Mixed Numbers: Ccss.Math.Content.5.Nf.B.3

people are sharing a   pound bag of peanuts. How much will each person get? Select the answer with the pair of numbers that the answer will be between.

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