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How do you put 1.5 as the numerator of a fraction if you can't use decimals in fractions?
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∙ 9y ago
Either you can, or you can't! It is perfectly valid to use decimals in the top or bottom. Now, if you want whole numbers, you can convert the fraction to an equivalent fraction, multiplying top and bottom by 2 in this case.
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What can decimals do that fractions cant?
Nothing. Any decimal can be written as an equivalent fraction. So anything that can be done with a decimal can be done with the equivalent fraction.
How do you determine if a fraction is in simplest form?
if the fraction's numerator and denominator cant be divided by any number remembber both numerator and denominator must be divided by the same number
Imagine a life without fractions and decimals What are some things that would change?
You cant get exact measurments
Why cant irrational numbers be represented in decimal form?
But irrational numbers are decimals that can't be expressed as fractions
How do you turn improper fractions to proper fractions?
you cant turn improper fractions into fractions but you can turn fractions into mixed numbers. to do this you see how many times the denominator goes into the numerator. for example: if your improper fraction is 7/5, 5 goes into 7 one time but there is two left over. you just put that two on top of your denominator and it turns out 1 and 2/5.
What do you no about fractions?
well i know that you cant spell KNOW. also that fractions are fractions of a number ex: the fraction of 1/2 is half of one whole.
Why cant irrational number be presented as a decimal?
All irrational numbers are non-terminating decimals that can't be expressed as fractions
Can 1 over 15 be reduced?
no cause you cant go any lower in the numerator than 1 unless you want to go into decimals
How do you do a fraction on a calculator?
On some calculaters, u cant do fractions. You will need to do it with paper and pen(or pencil)
How do you convert fractions to simple forms?
Divide them each by the same number. Ex. 2/4 can be divided by 2 each so you get 1/2. If you cant divide the numerator and the denominator by the same number then the fraction is already at it`s simplest form!
How do you know when you cant simplify a fraction anymore?
When the numerator and the denominator are co-prime: that is, their highest common factor is 1.
Why is multiplication so important?
you need multiplicatin to help you count money and know how to multiply fractions and decimals. you wont graduate highschool if you cant memorize your mutiplication.
