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In order to compare two fractions, you have to convert them so that they have the same denominator, which is to say, they are the same kind of fraction, whether that is thirds, quarters, fifths, etc. Let's say that I want to compare 2/9 with 1/5. I can make them both into 45ths. Multiply the 2/9 by 5/5 and you get 10/45. Multiply the 1/5 by 9/9 and you get 9/45. Now you can compare, because 10/45 is obvious 1/45 larger than 9/45. In the example given, since both fractions are less than a half, the larger one is closer to a half. If I had two fractions that were both larger than a half, then the smaller one is closer to a half. What if I have a fraction that is larger than a half and another fraction that is smaller than a half, and I want to know which is closer to a half? I would have to convert all 3 fractions (half is also a fraction) so that they have common denominators, then I can easily subtract a candidate fraction from a half, or subtract a half from it, and see which gives the biggest difference.
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What is one half as a fraction?
1 over 2 is a half as a fraction
What fraction is one half of one half?
one quarter
What fraction is two fifths of two thirds?
4/15
What fraction is not greater than 1-half?
Every negative fraction, and every positive fraction whose numerator is half of its denominator or less, is not greater than one half.
What fraction is half of one fourth-?
The fraction that represents one half of one fourth is one eighth.
What is the benchmark fraction closest to one half?
3/4 1/2
How do you know fraction is closest to 0?
Put them in the freezer and wait until frost forms on one of them. That will be the one closest to 0º C.
What fraction is one half of the fraction one half?
1/4
How do you put fraction in a sentence?
1.I know three examples of fraction. 2. I am really good at fraction. 3. One-half is an example of fraction.
What is the fraction for one and one half?
fraction for one and one half = 1 1/2
What fraction is closer and closest to 0?
-- Before I can name one that's closer, you have to give me a fraction, so I know what fraction mine has to be closer than. -- There's no such thing as "closest", unless you're looking at a list of permitted choices that you're not sharing.
What fraction is half of the fraction that is half of half?
One quarter (1/4) is the fraction that is half of one half (1/2 x 1/2 = 1/4).
What fraction would be most likely estimated as one half?
Presumably you're looking at a list to choose from. Choose the one where the numerator is closest to half of the denominator, like 4/9, or 5/11.
What is one half as a fraction?
1 over 2 is a half as a fraction
What fraction is one half of one half?
one quarter
What is one half in fraction?
1/2 = Half in fraction terms. -Liam
Is 13 15 closest to one whole or one half?
13/15 is closest to one whole rather than one half.
