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Identify at least one practical application of Fractions in the real world and discuss why it would be difficult to perform the task without the use of fractions?
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When you split up something, say an apple into smaller parts, without being able to use fractions, you cannot accuratly calculate how much each person needs to get.
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Why use mixed numbers in fractions?
In a practical sense, sometimes it is better to have whole units rather than just pure fractions. it gives a better idea of "how big" is the thing. Having only fractions could be hard to compare (and thus make decisions based on those measurements)
What is the practical use of HCF and LCM?
For adding and subtracting fractions with different denominators and reducing them to their lowest terms.
How can finding the GCF be useful in real life?
One practical application of greatest common factor is to simplify fractions.
In your society would a number system that uses only counting numbers be practical?
A society that cannot compute fractions and has no concept of "zero" is at an instant disadvantage compared to one that can and does.
How do people use integer in weight or size?
Both weight and size are quantities that (for all practical purposes) can vary continuously, that is, it makes sense to use decimals. However, depending on the units used, anything after the decimal point may be too small to matter. For example, when measuring the height of a person in centimeters, it is difficult to even measure exactly to a precision greater than about 1 cm. - and the fractions of a centimeter are not relevant in any case.Both weight and size are quantities that (for all practical purposes) can vary continuously, that is, it makes sense to use decimals. However, depending on the units used, anything after the decimal point may be too small to matter. For example, when measuring the height of a person in centimeters, it is difficult to even measure exactly to a precision greater than about 1 cm. - and the fractions of a centimeter are not relevant in any case.Both weight and size are quantities that (for all practical purposes) can vary continuously, that is, it makes sense to use decimals. However, depending on the units used, anything after the decimal point may be too small to matter. For example, when measuring the height of a person in centimeters, it is difficult to even measure exactly to a precision greater than about 1 cm. - and the fractions of a centimeter are not relevant in any case.Both weight and size are quantities that (for all practical purposes) can vary continuously, that is, it makes sense to use decimals. However, depending on the units used, anything after the decimal point may be too small to matter. For example, when measuring the height of a person in centimeters, it is difficult to even measure exactly to a precision greater than about 1 cm. - and the fractions of a centimeter are not relevant in any case.
What has the author Florence N Sloane written?
Florence N Sloane has written: 'Practical lessons in fractions by the inductive method' -- subject(s): Accessible book, Fractions
Why use mixed numbers in fractions?
In a practical sense, sometimes it is better to have whole units rather than just pure fractions. it gives a better idea of "how big" is the thing. Having only fractions could be hard to compare (and thus make decisions based on those measurements)
What is the practical use of HCF and LCM?
For adding and subtracting fractions with different denominators and reducing them to their lowest terms.
What can you use gcf for in the real world?
The question presumes that math classes are not part of the real world, which is debatable. The GCF can be used to simplify fractions. Carpenters and chefs use fractions in practical, non-academic settings.
Why do you need to find the reciprocal of the divisor when dividing a fraction?
It is not just in fractions. In general, division can be defined as multiplication by the reciprocal. For example, dividing by 5 is the same as multiplying by 0.2. However, it is mainly in calculations with fractions that this is normally used as a practical way of doing the calculations.
How can finding the GCF be useful in real life?
One practical application of greatest common factor is to simplify fractions.
How does finding the greatest common factor help us solve real world problems?
That presumes that math class is not part of the real world, which is debatable. Finding the greatest common factor can help reduce fractions. In a practical, non-academic setting, chefs and carpenters work with fractions and might have need of this skill.
In your society would a number system that uses only counting numbers be practical?
A society that cannot compute fractions and has no concept of "zero" is at an instant disadvantage compared to one that can and does.
What are the practical application of the centre of pressure?
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In real life what can least common multiple do?
In a non-academic, practical setting the LCM is used when unlike fractions are added or subtracted, like when a carpenter has to add measurements of eights and sixteenths.
How does petroleum occur in nature?
It doesn't occur in nature. It occurs as a long chain hydrocarbon, such as crude oil. Crude oil is then split up into different fractions in a fractioning column (via distillation). One of the shorter chains that has practical uses is petrol. Fractions include: Fuel oil, Diesel, lubricating oil, kerosene, jet fuels, petroleum and bottled gas.
