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If you are trying to convert 1/2 and 2/5 to fractions with different denominators, multiply the fractions by a fraction that is equal to 1. Go to the following URL to see an example.
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In this example we see that by multiplying 1/2 by 4/4 (which is equal to 1), we change the fraction's denominator (and numerator) and thus change the numbers without changing the value of the fraction.
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What are the similar fractions of 1 over 6?
equivalent fractions of 1 over 6 = 2/12, 3/18, 4/24,...
How do you express common factors as fractions?
Factors are integers. Any integer can become a fraction by writing it over 1.
What are the 3 similar fractions?
Similar fractions are fractions with the same denominator. 1/5, 2/5,/3/5
What fractions are similar to 2 over 6?
1/3, 3/9, 4/12
What is similar fractions and dissimilar fractions?
The answer is...Similar fractions are fractions that has the same Denominator.Example:1/6+4/6Dissimilar fractions are fractions with different Denominator.Example:6/12-9/10
What are samples of similar fractions?
similar fractions mean equivalent fractions. example is that if 4 is the numerator and 16 is the denominator 4 goes into 4 one time and 16 goes into four, 4 times so the answer is 1 over 4,and that's similar.
What are 3 example of similar fractions?
Similar fractions are just fractions that have the same denominator. Three examples of similar fractions are: 1/3, 2/3, 4/3; 1/8, 3/8, 7/8; and 1/32, 5/32, and 17/32.
How is the product of a proper fraction and a whole number similar and different from the product of two proper fractions?
If you express the whole number w, as w/1, then there is no difference whatsoever.
What are some uses of fractions?
Fractions can be used to express parts of 1. For example, instead of saying a part of 1, you can be more accurate by saying 1/2.
What is similar about the fractions 1 3 and 1 7?
They both have 1 as the numerator.
Is 1 over 2 and 1 over 4 equivalent fractions?
No.
What are two fractions between two thirds and one fourth?
Two fractions between 2/3 and 1/4 are: 1/3, 1/2 To find fractions in between two fractions, simply change the denominator of the fraction. It is sometimes easier to express the two fractions with a common denominator if there is a significant difference between them. For instance, express 2/3 and 1/4 as 8/12 and 3/12, respectively. You can see that there are atleast 4 fractions between the two.
