How to Pass Numerical Reasoning (15 page)

Dividing fractions

Proper fractions

To divide two proper fractions, invert the second fraction and multiply the fractions together.

Worked example

The result cannot be reduced any further.

Worked example

Reduce the fraction to its lowest terms:

Dividing fractions: practice drill

Set a stopwatch and aim to complete the following drill in two minutes.

Decimal operations

Adding decimals

To add decimals, line up the decimal points and add in the usual way.

Worked example

33.75 + 0.46 = ?