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How do you simplify a number that is bigger than the denominator?
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∙ 11y ago
simplify by dividing
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How do you simplify a mixed number when the numerator is bigger than the denominator?
Convert the mixed number to an improper fraction. Find the GCF of the numerator and the denominator and divide them both by it. If the GCF is 1, the fraction is in its simplest form.
In simplest form Is it okay for the top number to be bigger than the denominator?
Yes.
Can the numerator be bigger than the denominator in fractions?
Yes But then you would have to divide the denominator into the numerator and get a mixed number ,then simply 6:4
Is one tenth bigger than one third?
No, it isn't. The bigger the denominator (bottom number), the smaller the fraction ~x
How can you tell a fraction is greater than 1?
If the numerator (the number above the line) is bigger than the denominator (the number below the line) then the fraction is bigger than 1, e.g. 4/3.
What is a Vurgal Fraction?
A vulgar fraction is one where the numerator (the number on the top) is bigger than the denominator (the number at the bottom).
When comparing fractions what must you do if the numerators are the same?
If the numerators are the same then a fraction with a bigger denominator is smaller than a fraction with a biiger denominator. The bigger the number you divide by, the smalller each bit is.
How do you know if a fraction is more than 1?
If the numerator (the number at the top of the fraction) is bigger than the denominator (the number at the bottom), then the fraction is more than 1.
Why is nine twelfths bigger than two thirds?
To compare the 2, they both must have the same denominator, the number on the bottom of the fraction. To get 2/3 to have a denominator of 12 you have to multiply both the numerator and denominator, top and bottom number, by 4. this leaves you with 8/12. so 9/12 is clearly bigger than 8/12 since it has a larger numerator, top number, while having the same denominator, bottom number.
What numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator?
It is anImproper fraction,ONLY if the numerator is bigger than the denominator, and if the numerator and denominator are the same it is a whole number.example of an improper fraction: 5/3example of a whole number: 7/7
What is the inproper fraction?
an improper fraction is a fraction is were the numerator (top number) is bigger than the denominator (bottom number) e.g. 8/2
A fraction that has a small numerator and a bigger denominator?
A fraction with a numerator that is smaller than its denominator is less than one.
