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-1*(x/y) = -x/y
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4/3 * -1 = -4/3
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What is to find the product of the numerator of one fraction and the denominator of the other fraction?
We call that cross multiplying.
When multiplying a fraction by a whole number how do you rewrite the whole number?
When multiplying a fraction by a whole number you would rewrite it as a mixed number or convert the whole number to that number over one!
What happens when you multiply a fraction by minus one?
The numerator changes sign.
When dividing fractions is a reciprocal used by multiplying?
Yes. One method for dividing fractions is to multiply the numerator fraction by the reciprocal of the denominator fraction.
When multiplying a fraction by a fraction why do you get a larger fraction?
I think this would happen if both fractions are positive, one or both of them is improper (numerator and denominator are equal or numberator is larger than denominator), and at least one of them has a value greater than one.
What is to find the product of the numerator of one fraction and the denominator of the other fraction?
We call that cross multiplying.
How do i times by a minus number?
The same as a positive one. If you are multiplying a positive number by a negative, the answer will be negative. If you are multiplying a negative number by a negative, the answer will be positive.
When multiplying a fraction by a whole number how do you rewrite the whole number?
When multiplying a fraction by a whole number you would rewrite it as a mixed number or convert the whole number to that number over one!
What is one third minus one sixth in a fraction formed answer?
I think that it is one half?
Dividing one third is the same as multiplying by what number?
Dividing by any fraction is the same as multiplying by that fraction's reciprocal. To find a fraction's reciprocal on a calculator, simply raise the fraction to the power of -1. In this case, dividing by 1/3 is the same as multiplying by (1/3)-1 = 3. For example, 8 / 1/3 = 8 x 3 = 24
What is the answer to the fraction five sixths minus one third?
1/2
What happens when you multiply a fraction by minus one?
The numerator changes sign.
What is the answer to the fraction three and one fourth minus two and one half?
It is: 3/4
What is the answer to this fraction problem seven fifths minus one and one fifth?
1 fifth
When dividing fractions is a reciprocal used by multiplying?
Yes. One method for dividing fractions is to multiply the numerator fraction by the reciprocal of the denominator fraction.
Who is making fraction multiplying worksheets?
If you are making just one multiplying fractions worksheet, I suggest going to multiplymath dot com. They have one off worksheets to use or you can create your own.
Do they have multiplying fraction worksheets?
There are many sites available that offer worksheets for practice in multiplying fractions. Here is the address of one of them: www.math-aids.com/Fractions/Multiplying_Fractions.htm.
