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[ASVAB] 04, Fractions Without a Calculator
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This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams.
In this episode you will learn:
- How to find common denominators and convert fractions to equivalent forms without a calculator.
- Step-by-step addition of fractions using the worked example of three quarters plus two thirds.
- Division of fractions using the keep, change, flip rule to solve three quarters divided by one half.
- Key traps to avoid on the ASVAB, including adding denominators and canceling across addition.
- The distinction between AFQT percentile ranks and percent correct scores on military subtests.
This independent preparation resource provides practice for candidates preparing for the ASVAB exam. Access practice materials at https://open-exam-prep.com/practice/asvab and video lessons at https://www.youtube.com/@Open-exam-prep .
Sources checked: September 28, 2026
- https://www.officialasvab.com/applicants/subtests/
- https://www.officialasvab.com/applicants/scores/