Arithmetic Reasoning Answer
In working as an ASVAB tutor, I see the great need to review fractions in my review of Arithmetic Reasoning. In my experience, I have seen that the difference between knowing fractions and not knowing fractions can affect your ASVAB score by 8-14 points. Many of my ASVAB prep students need to review fractions to master Arithmetic Reasoning.
Yesterday I presented an Arithmetic Reasoning question.
This question is addition of fractions.
The question is:
Solve
5/8 + 1/4 =
A . 6/12
B. 7/8
C. 1/2
D. 5/32
To add these fractions, it is necessary to find a common denominator.
The common denominator for 8 and 4 is 8.
5/8 can remain 5/8
1/4 needs to become a fraction with a denominator of 8.
1/4 = x/8
Since 4 times 2 is 8, you also need to multiply the top number of 1 by 2 to find an equivalent fraction.
1/4 = 2/8
Now I can add the fractions
5/8 + 2/8 = 7/8
The correct answer is Choice B. 7/8.
