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How do you solve subtracting mixed fractions with similar fractions?
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∙ 11y ago
You turn the mixed number into an improper fraction(numinator is greater than the denominator). So 2 1/2 divided by 1/2 ---> 5/2 divided by 1/2 which is 1 1/4.
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How do you solve mixed fractions?
It depends what type, such as multiplication, division, subtraction, or addition. Be more descriptive!
How is the concept of mixed numbers applied to the real world?
Find the sum of two mixed numbers by applying the procedure for adding mixed numbers, Solve a real-world problem by subtracting mixed numbers.
How do you solve fractions?
You cannot solve fractions. There may be sums or products containing fractions or equations that can be solved. But fractions themselves cannot.
How do you solve proper fractions?
You cannot solve proper fractions. You may be able to solve problems involving fractions but that is NOT the same thing. Furthermore, the solution methods depend on the problem.
What is a common denometer?
When adding or subtracting fractions with different denominators, it is necessary to find a common denominator to solve the equation. A common denominator is like a common multiple, except its function is as the bottom number in a fraction.
How do you solve a fraction problem when you don't have the same denominator?
If you are adding or subtracting unlike fractions, convert them to equivalent fractions with a common denominator.
How do you solve all fractions problems?
You basically have to learn separately how to do different things with fractions, including finding a common denominator; converting fractions to a different denominator; simplifying fractions; adding and subtracting fractions; multiplying fractions; dividing fractions.
When is it useful to find the least common multiple and greatest common factor of two or more numbers to solve a problem?
When you are simplifying fractions or adding and subtracting unlike fractions.
When is it useful to find the LCM or GCF of two numbers to solve a problem?
When adding or subtracting fractions with different denominators and when reducing fractions to their lowest termsWhen adding or subtracting fractions with different denominators their lowest common multiple is needed and when reducing fractions to their lowest terms their greatest common factor is needed.
How do you solve mixed fractions?
It depends what type, such as multiplication, division, subtraction, or addition. Be more descriptive!
How is the concept of mixed numbers applied to the real world?
Find the sum of two mixed numbers by applying the procedure for adding mixed numbers, Solve a real-world problem by subtracting mixed numbers.
How does mixed number compare with dividing fractions?
When dividing mixed numbers and fractions you have toLeave the first pair of numbers.Change the division symbol into a multiplication symbol.Then flip the other pair of numbers.Last SOLVE!
What is regular fractions?
The terms for fractions are common, improper and mixed numeral.Common fractions have a numerator that is smaller than the denominator.Improper fractions have a greater numerator than denominator.Mixed numeral has a whole number next to a common fraction.
How do you know whether to use common factors or multiples to solve a problem?
The hcf is useful in reducing fractions to their lowest terms and the lcm is useful in finding the lowest common denominator of fractions that have different denominators that need to be added or subtracted.
How do you solve dissimilar fraction?
To solve a Dissimilar Fraction,you must change the denominator to a similar fraction then proceed with the Adding/Subtracting Dissimilar Fraction...
How do you solve fractions?
You cannot solve fractions. There may be sums or products containing fractions or equations that can be solved. But fractions themselves cannot.
How do you add mixed fractions with different denominators?
You make it into a improper fraction, then make a common denominator and remember to do what you did to the bottom to the top then solve
