Decimal/Fractions

Convert 25% to a decimal.

Subtract 5/8 from 3/4.

• 1/8

• 1/4

• 1/2

• 3/8

Answer explanation

To subtract fractions, you need a common denominator. For 5/8 and 3/4, the common denominator is 8.

First, convert 3/4 to 6/8 so that both fractions have the same denominator. Then subtract the numerators

6/8 - 5/8 = 1/8

What is 3/4 ÷ 1/2 ÷ 2?

• 1/2

• 3/2

• 3/8

• 6/4

Answer explanation

For division, you'll flip the second fraction and multiply

3/4 ​÷ 1/2​ becomes 3/4 × 2/1 ​ which equals 6/4

Multiply 1/2 by 3/4.

• 3/8

• 1/4

• 1/2

• 6/8

Answer explanation

When you multiply fractions, you multiply the numerators together and the denominators together:

1/2 × 3/4 =

1×3/2×4= 3/8

The answer is 3/8.

Add 7/8 to 1/4.

• 9/8

• 1 1/8

• 1/2

• 1 1/4

Answer explanation

Need a common denominator to add fractions, which for 7/8 and 1/4 is 8.

Convert 1/4 to 2/8

7/8 + 2/8 = 9/8

Since 9/8 is greater than 1, it is also written as 1 1/8. The answer is 1 and 1/8.

What is 4 x 3?

• 12

• 7

• 9

• 11

Answer explanation

4 multiplied by 3 equals 12, so the correct answer is 12.