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Two fractions are similar if they have the same denominator.So if p/r and q/r are two such fractions, then p/r + q/r = (p+q)/r.
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how to convert a non-proper fraction into a proper fraction?
Multiply the whole number by the denominator. Add the product to the numerator of the proper fraction. The sum is the numerator of the improper fraction. The denominator will stay the same.
Add proper fraction?
Yes, that is a perfectly valid mathematical operation.
How do you add and subtract similar fraction?
Just simply add/subtract the numerators then copy the denominator.
How do you add mixed proper and improper fractions?
It is best to convert the mixed fraction to an improper fraction. They are then added together in the same way as proper fractions are added together.
How do you turn a fraction into an inproper fraction?
Proper fractions are less than 1. Improper fractions are greater than 1. For a proper fraction to become an improper fraction, you would have to add a quantity that would make it greater than 1.
What is the meaning of addition and subtraction of similar fraction?
Similar fractions are fractions with the same denominator. In order to add or subtract fractions they need to be similar.
How do you add an improper fraction?
The same way as proper ones. Find a common denominator, add the converted numerators, simplify if possible.
How do you change a mix fraction to a proper fraction?
Multiply the bottom by the whole number...and then add THAT number by the top number,hope this is what you're looking for!
Will the reciprocal of proper fraction be a proper fraction?
No.
How do you add the dissimilar fraction?
You have to convert them to equivalent similar fractions (fractions with the same denominator) first.
How do you make a proper fraction into a mixed number?
You multiply the whole number by the denominator and then you add that number to he numerator
How is the product of a proper fraction and a whole number similar to and different from the product of two proper fractions?
They are the same. If you write the whole number p in the form of the fraction, p/1, you would see absolutely no difference.
