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Multiply them by 1/2 and you have half of the original fraction.
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What is a hard question to do with fractions?
seven halves
Why is it necessary to convert two fractions into like fractions before adding and subtracting them?
Because think of like fractions as the same things.. you can subtract halves from halves for example, but what does it mean to take away a half from a third?By converting them into like fractions, we can add or subtract them easily.
Why are halves a good choice for benchmark fractions for one and one third?
Because it rounds it
Which of these words describes the relationship between the fractions 2 3rds and 3 halves?
Reciprocal
How do you do clock fractions?
a clock is divided into 12 parts, so you can shade in various fractions on the clock. Using the clock, you can display 12ths, 6ths, 4ths, 3rds, halves, and wholes.
How much is 4.5 in fractions?
4 and a half = 4 1/2 Or 9 halves = 9/2 / is fraction sign
How do you find volume with fractions?
You multiply the fractions
To find halves you divide by?
2
When subtracting fractions does the bottom have to be the same?
Yes the bottom has to be the same when subtracting fractions. The bottom (or denominator) tells you what you're working with. You cannot subtract thirds from halves just as you cannot subtract oranges from tissues.
How do you find fractions from least to greatest?
you have to compare the common fractions
Where can you find fractions in the world?
you can find fractions on a recipe,shoes,signs,or notebooks as long as it is a fraction.
How do you convert fractions into mixed numbers?
Example: 3/2= 1 and 1/2 There are three halves in 3/2. You add two halves and get 1. You take the remaining half and put it on the end which make 1 and 1/2.
